Callaway ginger (Asarum shuttleworthii 'Callaway') ah-SAR-um shut-tul-WORTH-ee-eye 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.

Overview

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 Uses Ground Covers Style Shade, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials