Asarum canadense
Botanical Name
Asarum canadense
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
6 to 12 inches
Width
Spreading
Flowers
Spring (not effective): bell-shaped, greenish-purple or brown; at ground level
Light
Shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Divide in spring or fall, more heat tolerant than European wild ginger
Problems
None serious
Did you know?
The common name, wild ginger, refers to the odor of its crushed leaves.