Description
since the specific epithet "asaroides" means asarum-like
so thick you can't see the foliage
If you have a good imagination
as is the 5-7 leaflet foliage
In late summer it tops out at 4'+ with see-through flower spikes
Meehania cordata Tanacetum since the specific epithet "asaroides"Meehania cordata is a delightful native to alkaline soils that naturally resides from southwest PA to the NC mountains. Meehania cordata makes a wonderful evergreen groundcover in the woodland garden with dark green cordate leaves adorning the spreading stems, which in turn are topped in late spring (late May in NC) with 5" tall spikes of blue lavender, skullcap like flowers. Although Meehan's wood mint prefers slightly moist soil, it is also very