Upright Wild Ginger

Saruma Henryi

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Overview

Saruma henryi, commonly known as Upright Wild Ginger, is a charming perennial with heart-shaped velvety leaves reaching up to 6 inches wide. Standing 18-24 inches tall, it boasts yellow, 3-petaled flowers in spring. Hardy in zones 5-7, it thrives in part to full shade with rich, well-drained soil. Its upright habit and non-invasive nature make it a superb choice for shady gardens where a vertical accent is desired.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — is a charming perennial with heart-shaped velvety leaves reaching up to 6 inches wide

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Standing 18-24 inches tall, it boasts yellow, 3-petaled flowers in spring

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — commonly known as Upright Wild Ginger

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Hardy in zones 5-7, it thrives in part to full shade with rich, well-drained soil

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — The Upright Wild Ginger, Saruma henryi, presents a distinctive touch to the shaded areas of any garden design

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Unlike its ground-hugging cousins in the Asarum genus

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Saruma henryi boasts an upright growth habit

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aristolochiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — is a charming perennial with heart-shaped velvety leaves reaching up to 6 inches wide

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Standing 18-24 inches tall, it boasts yellow, 3-petaled flowers in spring

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — commonly known as Upright Wild Ginger

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Hardy in zones 5-7, it thrives in part to full shade with rich, well-drained soil

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — The Upright Wild Ginger, Saruma henryi, presents a distinctive touch to the shaded areas of any garden design

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Unlike its ground-hugging cousins in the Asarum genus

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Saruma henryi boasts an upright growth habit

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — This woodlander is a rare perennial treasure from China that showcases heart-shaped

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — reaching a mature height of approximately 18 to 24 inches

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — adding texture to your garden's understory.<br><br>Flourishing in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — softly hairy leaves arranged spirally upon fuzzy stems

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Saruma henryi prefers the cooler climates of these regions

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Best situated in part to full shade

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — fertile soils with a good amount of organic matter

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — When conditions are ideal

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — fleeting yellow flowers emerge from spring into early summer

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — sprinkling the lush foliage with charming splashes of color.<br><br>Low maintenance and relatively pest-free

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — this unique ginger is free of the common problems that afflict many ornamentals

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — It effectively fills spaces under deciduous trees or along north-facing walls

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — and is superb when paired with shade-loving ferns

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — making it an excellent choice for a hassle-free garden addition

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — Visitors and clients alike will be intrigued by this uncommon garden specimen

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — yellow flowers in the garden

Upright Wild Ginger (Saruma Henryi) — which not only adds diversity but also invites conversation and curiosity

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