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Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia
Hexastylis arifolia (Michx.) Small var. arifolia
Heart-leaf Ginger, Heart-leaf Little Brown Jug, Little Brown Jug
Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort Family)
Synonym(s): Asarum arifolium
USDA Symbol: HEARA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A low, evergreen herb, 3-6 in., the leaves generally triangular in outline. The solitary red-brown flowers are thick and fleshy, hidden under the leaves.
Makes a good ground cover.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Margin: Entire
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: RedBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , VANative Distribution: FL to LA, n. on Coastal Plain to s. VA & inland to KY
Native Habitat: Moist to dry woods
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist to drier soils.
Conditions Comments: Makes a good groundcover.
Propagation
Description: Increase by division.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hexastylis arifolia var. arifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-04-28Research By: TWC Staff