Asarum canadense
Common Name: Wild Ginger
Common Alternative: Canadian Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger

Native plant that features two downy, heart-shaped to kidney-shaped, handsomely veined, dark green, basal leaves. Cup-shaped, insignificant, purplish brown flowers appear in spring on short, ground-level stems.

Elegant, deep-green foliage
Naturalizes to form large colonies
Beautiful ground cover for shady sites
Height Spread
6-12 Inches 12-18 Inches
Flower Color Hardiness
Purple 4 - 6
Exposure
  • Part Shade to Full Shade
Habit
  • Perennal
Landscape Use
  • Ground Cover
Water Needs
  • High
  • Medium
Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger)
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