Scientific Name
Asarum spp.
Common Name
Wild ginger

Characteristics

Season
early spring
Height
6-10 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8"
Flower Color
purplish, brown
Soil
moist, rich soil
Exposure
shade
Propagation
division in spring
North Carolina Regions
Mountains, Piedmont
Comments
The beauty of wild ginger lies in its heart shaped leaves, which in some species are dark green, shiny and mottled with cream. The flowers are small, jug shaped, lie on the ground and are pollinated by ants and ground beetles.
Origin
North America, Europe

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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