Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Plant Type: Native - American

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

A deciduous ground cover with soft green, kidney-shaped leaves. Inconspicuous greenish brown flowers in April and May. Forms large colonies in cool, moist woodland areas. Very good deciduous ground cover for the shade garden.

Wild Ginger Merit Awards and Special Collections

Wild Ginger Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Early Season (March - April)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate

Special Benefits

Ground Cover

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant