Asarum forbesii Venus Ophiopogon the base turns orange-red before

the base turns orange-red before the entire flower takes on that color

compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump

each heavily spotted with creamy yellow among the longitudinal creamy white and yellow stripes

raised "dragon crest" (distorted leaf growth) that runs down the center of each leaf

glossy green leaves and extremely compact habit

Asarum forbesii Venus Ophiopogon the base turns orange-red beforeAsarum forbesii 'Venus' is our second introduction of the amazing, but sadly, little known Chinese wild ginger, that's hopelessly misidentified in the trade. Asarum forbesii 'Venus' makes a slowly spreading deciduous groundcover that's both dense and tough as nails in the woodland garden. Rich soils, light shade, and average moisture grow the best wild gingers. The foliage of Asarum 'Venus' is dark green with abundant lighter green randomly un random