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Wild Ginger

Not the famous spice, but a beautiful plant of the forest floor with shy flowers under the leaves. (Asarum canadense)
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Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
Plant Size: 6-12" tall, 12-18" wide
Light: Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
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SKU 1ASAG
Botanical Name Asarum canadense
Common Name Wild Ginger
Foliage Heart shaped dark green leaves.
Estimated Mature Height 6-12" tall
Ships As Bare Root
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line.
Bloom Time Mid to late spring
Estimated Mature Spread 12-18" wide
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Soil Moisture Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Zones 4, 5, 6, 7
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant, Multiplies / Naturalizes
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Description
This handsome plant is one that creates a striking groundcover at the base of tall trees in woodland gardens, since the large heart-shaped leaves create a low, solid, dark green carpet. The flowers are curious, nodding under the leaves with three reddish-brownish triangular petals. Like many other plants with attractive leaves, this famous wildflower is grown almost exclusively for its decorative foliage. As for the common name, this eastern woodland plant is no relation to the culinary gingers, which are tropical plants. Wild ginger spreads somewhat rapidly and is a favorite feature in fine, shaded wildflower collections, often used as a contrast companion plant for more showy species such as Trilliums and violets.
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3/29/2012
 
5.0

Love my Wild Ginger

By Sandy the novice gardener

from Atlanta, Georgia

Pros

    Cons

    • Took several months

    Best Uses

    • Pretty plant for shade

    Comments about Wild Ginger:

    I had tried to hard to find Wild Ginger in the Nurseries and it was unavailable. So happy to find it here online. Beautiful plant.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    3/28/2012
     
    3.0

    They are growing

    By Shar

    from Northern Virginia

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    Pros

    • Very green - healthy

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Wild Ginger:

        two did sprout - not sure what happened to the third one. maybe when it gets warmer it will appear.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        Merchant response: We sincerely apologize that our Wild Ginger did not meet your expectations. There are many variables in gardening but we are committed to your success and stand behind all our products with our 100% guarantee. Please contact us so that we may assist you with a solution. Happy Gardening!

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