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.
More InformationSKU | AM013034 |
Common Name | Wild Ginger |
Botanical Name | Asarum canadense |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Bloom Time | Mid to late spring |
Mature Height | 6-12" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | Eastern United States and Canada |
Seeds Per Pound | 70400 |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 25 seeds per packet |
Coverage | covers 5-10 square feet |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Pest / Disease Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Groundcover, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Edible, Good For Erosion Control |
Additional Information | Wild Ginger will keep its foliage throughout the season. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |