Melinda Myers

European Ginger

Botanical Name

Asarum europaeum

Hardiness

Zones 4 to 7

Height

6 to 10 inches

Width

Spreading

Flowers

Spring (not effective): bell-shaped, greenish-purple or brown; at ground level

Light

Shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, organic, acidic

Planting & Care

• Divide in spring or fall
• In mild climates, leaves remain evergreen

Problems

None serious