Mansoor – Asarum europaeum | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Mansoor
Asarum europaeum

Europaeum also known as Mansoor, also called Hazelwortel or wild Ginger; is a strong, evergreen ground cover with glossy, dark green leaves that grow densely over the ground. This shade plant forms a beautiful carpet under trees and shrubs and provides a calm, well-kept appearance throughout the year. The small, brown-red flowers appear low to the ground and are subtly present.

Latin name: Asarum europaeum
Dutch name: Mansoor
Height: 10–25 cm
Mature height: 15–20 cm
Width: 30–50 cm
Leaf: Round to kidney-shaped, glossy dark green, evergreen
Flowers: Small, brown-red flowers close to the ground
Blooming period: April – May
Growth habit: Ground-covering, low and dense
Light requirement: Partial shade to shade
Soil: Humus-rich, well-draining
Moisture: Slightly moist, does not tolerate prolonged drought
Pot size: Ø9 cm
Pruning: Not necessary, remove any unsightly leaves if needed
Watering: Regularly during dry spells, especially after planting
Fertilization: Some compost or leaf mold in spring
Winter hardiness: Well winter hardy
Toxic: Slightly toxic if ingested

Why choose Asarum europaeum?
A low-maintenance, evergreen ground cover that transforms shady spots into a dense, glossy green carpet and provides tranquility and a natural forest atmosphere in the garden.