black snakeweed
Also known as: Canadian snakeroot; colic root; false crowfoot; ginger root; heart-leaf; pigs; snake root; southern snakeroot; southern wild ginger; Vermont snakeroot
A low-growing, spreading deciduous perennial with downy, heart-shaped green leaves in spring and purple-brown, cup-shaped flowers, often hidden by the foliage
Scientific classification
- Species
- black snakeweed (Asarum canadense)
- Genus
- Asarum
- Family
- Aristolochiaceae
- TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of black snakeweed
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of black snakeweed
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black snakeweed care guide
- Constant cool damp soil, full dryness will damage roots
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constant cool damp soil, full dryness will damage roots
Fertilizing
FertilizingHalf-strength general feed monthly spring through fall
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingBest grown on neutral to acidic, moist but well drained soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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