black snakeweed

How to Grow and Care for black snakeweed

black snakeweed · Asarum canadense
Also known as: Canadian snakeroot; colic root; false crowfoot; ginger root; heart-leaf; pigs; snake root; southern snakeroot; southern wild ginger; Vermont snakeroot

Best grown on neutral to acidic, moist but well drained soil in partial shade

Watering: Constant cool damp soil, full dryness will damage rootsSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing black snakeweed

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleConstant cool damp soil, full dryness will damage roots
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHalf-strength general feed monthly spring through fall
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Best grown on neutral to acidic, moist but well drained soil in partial shade

How to Water black snakeweed?

Constant cool damp soil, full dryness will damage roots

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for black snakeweed?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for black snakeweed?

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What Soil Is Best for black snakeweed?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for black snakeweed?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize black snakeweed?

Half-strength general feed monthly spring through fall

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How to Prune black snakeweed?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate black snakeweed?

Propagate by division

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How to Transplant black snakeweed?

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How to Care for black snakeweed in Winter?

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How to Plant black snakeweed?

Best grown on neutral to acidic, moist but well drained soil in partial shade

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How to Repot black snakeweed?

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How to Harvest black snakeweed?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of black snakeweed

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About black snakeweed

Attributes of black snakeweed

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Asarum canadense
Genus
Asarum
Family
Aristolochiaceae
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