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Asarum shuttleworthii 'Callaway' (Callaway ginger)

Asarum shuttleworthii 'Callaway' Photo/Illustration: Alan Armitage


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Asarum shuttleworthii 'Callaway' ah-SAR-um shut-tul-WORTH-ee-eye Common Name: Callaway ginger Genus: Asarum
This is a slow-growing ginger, but worth the wait. Its round evergreen green leaves have a prominent silver-white mottling.
 Care: Callaway ginger likes morning sun and afternoon shade.
 Propagation: Sow seed in containers as soon as ripe. Some species self sow. Divide carefully in early spring. Best to divide to increase impact.
 Problems: Slugs and snails. Rust and leaf gall.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Pace Slow Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Ground Covers
Style Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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