Asarum nobilissimum King Kong Perennial Plant of the Year deer-resistant US native (Minnesota south

deer-resistant US native (Minnesota south to Florida) with sturdy

When grown in moist conditions and rich soils

in which case little to no pruning is necessary come spring

which translates to "flock of sparrows"

blue-purple flowers

Asarum nobilissimum King Kong Perennial Plant of the Year deer-resistant US native (Minnesota southWe are thrilled to once again share our 2015 introduction of what we think is the first named selection of the little known giant Chinese wild ginger, Asarum nobilissimum. Asarum nobilissimum 'King Kong' boasts 8" long x 5" wide, glossy, black green leaves that radiate out on 8" long stems and slowly spreads to 3' wide in 6 years. In mid April (NC), the patches are adorned with insanely huge 4" wide flowers of soft yellow with muted purple flecking.