Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense
Description
Wild Ginger is a native herbaceous woodland plant found in the understory of rich deciduous forests in North America. It is valued for its heart-shaped leaves and unusual brown-purple flowers that appear in early spring. Despite its name, it is not related to culinary ginger but has a similar spicy fragrance.
- Life Cycle
- perennial
- Height
- 6-12 inches
- Sun Exposure
- Full shade to partial shade
- Bloom Months
- April, May
- Bloom Color
- Bloom Description
- The plant has unique brown-purple flowers, often hidden under the leaves.