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Asarum canadense


Canadian Wild Ginger

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.079.450


This is a first-rate groundcover plant for shady areas, native to the woodlands of Eastern North America. It forms a solid patch of downy green kidney-shaped leaves, with ground-hugging brown flowers hiding beneath. Takes a couple of years to settle into place, then begins to go a great job of colonizing. Deciduous in winter. Combines well with Hosta or ferns in a moist woodland setting. This is more vigorous than the European Wild Ginger but is easy to control and not considered invasive. Clumps may be divided in the spring or early autumn.

Further details for
Asarum canadense

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Wild Flower
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Asarum canadense


Canadian Wild Ginger

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.079.450


This is a first-rate groundcover plant for shady areas, native to the woodlands of Eastern North America. It forms a solid patch of downy green kidney-shaped leaves, with ground-hugging brown flowers hiding beneath. Takes a couple of years to settle into place, then begins to go a great job of colonizing. Deciduous in winter. Combines well with Hosta or ferns in a moist woodland setting. This is more vigorous than the European Wild Ginger but is easy to control and not considered invasive. Clumps may be divided in the spring or early autumn.

Further details for
Asarum canadense

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Wild Flower
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.