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West Coast Wild Ginger

Asarum Caudatum

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Overview

The West Coast Wild Ginger, Asarum caudatum, thrives in USDA zones 7-9, favoring the dappled shade of mature forests. Adorned with heart-shaped leaves spanning 3-6 inches, this evergreen groundcover reaches 6-12 inches tall. Unique, jug-shaped flowers hide beneath its foliage in spring. This ginger prefers well-drained, moist, rich organic soil and has a slow spread, making it an exquisite choice for woodland gardens and shaded understories.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–9Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — It is largely pest-free and not favored by deer
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — Unique, jug-shaped flowers hide beneath its foliage in spring; red flowers in the gardenWest Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — perennial groundcover native to the moistWest Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — Adorned with heart-shaped leaves spanning 3-6 inches, this evergreen groundcover reaches 6-12 inches tallWest Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — more commonly known as the West Coast Wild Ginger; ground cover with red bloomsWest Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — red flowers in the gardenWest Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9+48

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — It is largely pest-free and not favored by deer
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — Unique, jug-shaped flowers hide beneath its foliage in spring; red flowers in the garden
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — perennial groundcover native to the moist
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — Adorned with heart-shaped leaves spanning 3-6 inches, this evergreen groundcover reaches 6-12 inches tall
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — more commonly known as the West Coast Wild Ginger; ground cover with red blooms
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — red flowers in the garden
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — ground cover for half or shade
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — making it an exquisite choice for woodland gardens and shaded understories
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — providing year-round interest and a refreshing
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — This ginger prefers well-drained
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — which can be toxic if ingested and irritating to the skin.<br><br>Versatile and visually soothing
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — ground cover with red blooms
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — This plant prefers humus-rich
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — shaded woodlands of the Pacific Northwest
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — naturalistic feel to any given space
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — providing a dense carpet of greenery
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — be aware that it contains aristolochic acid
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — rich organic soil and has a slow spread
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — more commonly known as the West Coast Wild Ginger
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — West Coast Wild Ginger is a delightful addition to a woodland garden
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — rich organic soil and has a slow spread; heart-shaped foliage and unique
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — This understory plant flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10 and is prized for its lush
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — Adorned with heart-shaped leaves spanning 3-6 inches, this evergreen groundcover reaches 6-12 inches tall; adding to
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