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Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger (Canadian Ginger)
Each plant has two, large, heart-shaped leaves and aromatic rhizomes that are not used for culinary purposes. Cup-shaped blooms are usually hidden by the foliage.
- » Deep red to brown flowers
- » Flowers are hidden under velvety dark green heart-shaped foliage
- » Native to the Ontario woodlands
- » Bloom Time: Late spring
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$13.13
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- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:4
- Height:20-30 cm
- Spread:30-50 cm
- Bloom Color: Red
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Lt. Spr-Sum |
Habit
| • | Spreading |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Asarum canadense
Asarum canadensis should not be confused with the culinary ginger, Zingiber officinale, although Native Americans dried the roots as a ginger substitute.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asarum canadense
Shade-loving perennial, native to Ontario woodlands. Easy to grow ground cover spreading by rhizomes. Asarum can tolerate different amounts of moisture, from average to wet, but not prolonged wet. Grows best in a well-drained, acidic soil. No significant disease or pest issues.