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Wild Ginger

  • Scientific Name: Asarum canadense
  • Garden: Wildlife Garden
  • Plant Type: Ground Cover
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
  • Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Shade
  • Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained

Plant Information

Native Range: Commonly found in moist woodlands from the Cascades west to the Pacific Coast (Asarum caudatum), in the far southwest corner of Oregon, in the Siskiyou mountains (Asarum marmoratum)

Characteristics: Mostly evergreen, low growing ground cover, spreading by underground rhizomes; leaves are heart-shaped, dark green and leathery; flowers are thimble-shaped, maroon to brown in color, often nestled in amongst the foliage, with thin “tails” extending away from the blossom like rays.

Culture: Wild ginger grows natively in moist woodlands, with lots of acidic humus from the litter of fallen conifer needles. Supplying a similar condition will make your plant happy to settle in and spread by those thick rhizomes to eventually make a luxurious carpet in your woodland garden.

Light: Open to deep shade

Size: 6″ tall, 12″ wide

Pests/Diseases: Slugs can be a problem for Asarum caudatum in the garden.

Data Source

https://www.portlandnursery.com

Photo Credit

Gayla Low 2024