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 4–9Climate Temperate

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aristolochiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — red flowers in the garden

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — ground cover with red blooms

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — ground cover for half or shade

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9; unique, jug-shaped flowers hide beneath its foliage in spring

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — favoring the dappled shade of mature forests; this understory plant flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10 and

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

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) — This ginger prefers well-drained, image 32

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) — more commonly known as the West Coast Wild Ginger; ground cover with red blooms

West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — thrives in USDA zones 7-9

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