An interesting low growing plant with heart shaped leaves that are marbled in silver. In early spring it bears large, dramatic, open-mouthed, black and white flowers that sit at ground level. A good plant for ground cover in a woodland setting. Excellent in a shady moist site. An interesting plant.
Common NameChinese Wild Ginger
Approx Height (10 yrs.)15-30 cm (6-12")
AspectSemi Shade, Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring
Variegated FoliageVariegated Foliage
Flower ColourBlack
Flower Colour 2Cream
Plant TypeHerbaceous