Summary
This deciduous perennial groundcover has unique velvety green, heart-shaped leaves and is a great addition to the spring woodland garden. Asarum canadense requires partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained, acid soils, but is tolerant of some drought. Asarum canadense grows slowly but naturalizes nicely in the garden, becoming virtually maintenance free. Wild ginger’s distinctive bell-shaped maroon to brown flowers are hidden underneath the 6” tall foliage at the base of the plant. Wild ginger makes a good companion with Fothergilla gardenii, Uvularia sessilifolia, Jeffersonia diphylla, Maianthemum stellatum, Polystichum acrostichoides, Pachysandra procumbens and other woodland wildflowers.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
partial-shade, shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
late-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
brown - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
USDA Plants Database, American Beauties, Illinois Wildflowers