Asarum canadense
Canadian Wild Ginger
- Maroon flowers in April to May usually hidden from view by foliage
- Prefers rich, moist soil and shady location
- Tolerates heavy shade and wet soil
- Natural habitat: woodlands
- Semi- evergreen, colonizing groundcover
- Seed dispersed by ants
Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Zone: 4-7
Color: Maroon
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- RainGarden
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Shade/ Part Shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Spreads slowly by rhizomes
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained