Melinda Myers

Canadian Ginger

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 & Care

• Divide in spring or fall
• More heat tolerant than European ginger

Problems

None serious