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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

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) — 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) — adding to its appeal for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — favoring the dappled shade of mature forests
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — well-drained soil and prospers in partial to full shade
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — Unique, jug-shaped flowers hide beneath its foliage in spring
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — This ginger prefers well-drained, image 32
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) — or as an accent in shaded beds or borders
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — making it an exquisite choice for woodland gardens and shaded understories; be aware that it contains aristolochic
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — requiring minimal care once established
West Coast Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) — heart-shaped foliage and unique
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