Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger

Canadian Wild Ginger is a native plant that features two downy, heart-shaped to kidney-shaped, handsomely veined, dark green, basal leaves. Cup-shaped, insignificant, purplish brown flowers appear in spring on short, ground-level stems.

	Beautiful, bold foliage
	Naturalizes to create large colonies

Height

6-12 Inches

Spread

12-18 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 6

Great Companions

Bear's Paw Hellebores (Helleborus foetidus )

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta ''Halcyon'')

Purple Snakeroot (Actaea simplex atropurpurea ''Pink Spike' and 'Brunette'')

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Part Shade to Full Shade

Habit

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Perennal

Landscape Use

•	Ground Cover

Water Needs

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Medium