Asarum kurosawae Saddleback Andropogon accented by a hot-fuchsia-pink lower

accented by a hot-fuchsia-pink lower lip

damp soils

The 22" tall clumps are adorned in early spring with green "Jack" flowers

Hesperaloe parviflora has survived -22 degrees F at the Denver Botanic Garden

a nice change for a group whose close relatives are known for a more offensive body odor

Asarum kurosawae Saddleback Andropogon accented by a hot-fuchsia-pink lowerAsarum 'Saddleback' is our first named selection of the in situ threatened and vulnerable Asarum kurosawae. Introduced by Plant Delights JLBG in 2019, this little known species has proven to be one of the easiest wild gingers to grow in our garden, and certainly one of the most elegant. For us, Asarum kurosawae 'Saddleback' has formed a dense 6" tall x 18" wide specimen, composed of evergreen heart shaped leaves with an irregular green border and a