Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger
Urn-shaped,brownish-red flowers are hidden beneath the foliage. Heart-shaped leaves, spread by rhizomes under soil level.
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers best in a shaded soil that is moist and rich in organic matter. Effectively used as a groundcover or edging plant in shaded areas. In mild winters the foliage will remain evergreen.
Interesting Information
The common name, wild ginger, probably refers to the pungent odor of the leaves and rhizomes. This species is more heat tolerant than Asarum eruopaeum.
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Patented |
Helleborus foetidus(Stinking Hellebore ) |
Adiantum pedatum(Maidenhair Fern ) |
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Missouri Native
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