Asarabacca

Asarum europaeum

Grown in gardens in Britain for centuries as ground cover in woodland, and as a remedy for drunkenness amongst other complaints. It makes a slowly spreading mat of evergreen foliage. Rounded green leaves reflect the light and hide the curious purple flowers typical of the family. It is the only member of the intriguing Birthwort family, Aristolochiaceae, that has been considered native in Britain.

Supplied as Bare-root Plants (sent without pots, with roots carefully prepared for planting)