Comments on: You Know It’s a Foliage Plant When…

By: chuck b.

chuck b. — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:40:39 +0000

For me, that Asarum caudatum really takes off in winter. Divide it in December, and every rooted section will make a big new plant in just a month or two. Any other time of year, even with irrigation, it does nothing until winter, or craps out.

By: lostlandscape(James)

lostlandscape(James) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:08:52 +0000

I’ve never grown asarums, though I’ve always thought the flowers were extra-cool. Thanks for the growing tips. I agree that the brugmansia leaves look terrific against the red wall. The holodiscus won’t be nearly as splashy but should be a more manageable size. I’ll be interested to see what you decide to do with your entry.

By: easygardener

easygardener — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:15:03 +0000

I have grown Brugmansia as a conservatory plant before (and still think of it as a Datura!). The flowers were beautiful but it grew too big for the available space. A pity.
The Asarum looks interesting – I’ve got a soft spot for odd looking flowers.