New England Wild Flower Society

Printed at http://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/index.cfm/

Asarum canadense

Canada wild ginger

A great groundcover for shady situations, large heart-shaped leaves hug the ground and work to hide the flowers which form at the base of the plant. The large, silky leaves pair well with fine-leaved spring perennials such as Dicentra or Sanguinaria.



Return to Plant Search Home


Height: 3-6 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Maroon

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Groundcover
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Canada wild ginger - Asarum canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada wild ginger - Asarum canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada wild ginger - Asarum canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada wild ginger - Asarum canadense from Native Plant Trust
Canada wild ginger - Asarum canadense from Native Plant Trust
You may also be interested in...
Adiantum pedatum
maidenhair fern