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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

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