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Canadian Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense
A lush, heart-leaved native groundcover for deep shade.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 1-1.5 Ft.
- Height
- 6-12 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 8
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade, Full Shade
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Create design onlineAbout Canadian Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense, commonly known as wild ginger, is a low-growing, colony-forming perennial native to the moist woodlands of eastern North America. It features distinctive, velvety, heart-shaped leaves that create a lush, dense groundcover in shaded areas. In spring, unique brownish-purple, cup-shaped flowers bloom at ground level, often hidden beneath the foliage. This plant thrives in rich, acidic, well-drained soils and is highly valued for its deer resistance and ability to naturalize in woodland gardens.