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Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Asarum europaeum

European Ginger

Greenish-brown bell-shaped flowers hidden in foliage. Shiny dark green kidney-shaped leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Performs best in a shaded soil that is moist and rich in organic matter. The preferred pH is 5.5 to 6.5

Interesting Information
The common name, wild ginger, probably refers to the pungent odor of the leaves and rhizomes. Effectively used as a groundcover or edging plant in shaded areas. In mild winters the foliage will remain evergreen.

Plant Type Groundcover		Bloom Color Green		Foliage Color Glossy Deep Green
Height 8-12 Inches		Spread 8-12 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7		Patented No

Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff )	Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle )
Lysimachia nummularia (Moneywort 'Aurea')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Green	Exposure • Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Dry	Season of Interest (Flowering) • April • May