Asarum arifolium

Asarum arifolium (Wild Ginger)

Wild Ginger

Arrowleaf Wild Ginger is a native plant that features two smooth, broad spade-shaped, dark green, basal leaves. Cup-shaped, insignificant, purplish brown flowers give the plant its nickname, "Little Brown Jug", and appear in spring on short, ground-level stems.

Beautiful, bold foliage
Naturalizes to create large colonies

Height

6-12 Inches

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Spread

12-18 Inches

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USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 6

Great Companions

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

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Part Shade to Full Shade
Habit
Evergreen
Semi Evergreen
Landscape Use
Ground Cover
Water Needs
Medium
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