Wild Ginger

Asarum Canadense

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Overview

Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover. Growing to 6 inches tall, it thrives in shade to part-shade and prefers moist, rich soil. With heart-shaped leaves reaching 6 inches wide, it spreads to form a dense, 12-24 inches wide mat. Maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom subtly beneath foliage in spring. Its rootstock emits a ginger-like fragrance, hence the name. Hardy, low-maintenance, and excellent for naturalistic woodland settings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Growing to 6 inches tall, it thrives in shade to part-shade and prefers moist, rich soil

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — With heart-shaped leaves reaching 6 inches wide, it spreads to form a dense, 12-24 inches wide mat

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom subtly beneath foliage in spring

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Its rootstock emits a ginger-like fragrance, hence the name

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Hardy, low-maintenance, and excellent for naturalistic woodland settings

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — commonly known as Wild Ginger

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aristolochiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Growing to 6 inches tall, it thrives in shade to part-shade and prefers moist, rich soil

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — With heart-shaped leaves reaching 6 inches wide, it spreads to form a dense, 12-24 inches wide mat

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom subtly beneath foliage in spring

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Its rootstock emits a ginger-like fragrance, hence the name

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Hardy, low-maintenance, and excellent for naturalistic woodland settings

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — commonly known as Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — is a North American native perennial that thrives in the dappled shade of woodland settings

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — The plant boasts a low-spreading habit

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — making it an exemplary choice for naturalistic and shade garden designs

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — with a velvety texture that can span up to 6 inches across

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — typically reaching only 6 to 12 inches in height with a similar spread

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — creating a lush carpet of foliage.<br><br>The heart-shaped leaves of Wild Ginger are a deep green

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — adding a broad-leafed visual interest beneath taller plants or trees

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — When planting, space the rhizomes approximately 12 inches apart to establish a dense mat

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — ground cover for half or shade

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger also holds historical significance for its culinary uses

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — where its roots were utilized as a ginger substitute

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — The flowers are a reddish-brown hue

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — In late spring, the plant produces curious, cup-shaped flowers, which are often hidden beneath its foliage

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Wild Ginger, or Asarum canadense, is a North American perennial groundcover; maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom subtly beneath

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — With heart-shaped leaves reaching 6 inches wide, it spreads to form a dense, 12-24 inches wide mat; when planting, space the

Wild Ginger (Asarum Canadense) — Maroon, bell-shaped flowers bloom subtly beneath foliage in spring, image 25

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