West Coast Wild Ginger
Asarum Caudatum
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
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover
- Family
- Aristolochiaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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