Wild Ginger Plant

Wild Ginger Plant For Sale 

Wild Ginger plant, Asarum canadense, is a lush groundcover with gorgeous, dark green leaves and a dark red, hidden flower underneath the leaves. It is a highly sought-after native herbaceous perennial that is hardy, disease and pest-resistant. It thrives in shade and some filtered sunlight. The leaves are uniquely heart-shaped and are rounded, making a dramatic yet understated statement in the garden. This plant is subtly fragrant and has a deliciously spicy aroma.

Wild Ginger Plant Details

Family: Aristolochiaceae

Light Requirement: Full Shade

Water Needs: Adequate

Height: 4 – 8 in.

Spread: 4 – 6 in.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Red

Wildlife Value: Attracts flies

Landscape Uses and Maintenance 

Wild Ginger plant is a gorgeous native option for a ginger groundcover in your garden. It is a perennial plant that loves shade and does superbly when planted in well-drained soil. It is excellent for growing in large groups at the edge of your border or around specimen trees, in clumps around shrubs or other perennials as a filler, or in woodland gardens. 

The wild ginger ground cover is a lovely choice for an easily naturalizing plant that slowly spreads through your garden, eventually creating a dense, glossy green carpet. It spreads via rhizomes underground. Divide this plant in early spring to help this process, lifting the roots entirely.

This low-maintenance plant will keep a smile on your face year after year. Give plenty of water until established in your garden. Once established, it will not require watering except in cases of drought. This plant is deer- and pest-resistant. Watch for the appearance of slugs and treat as necessary. You can use a small container of beer or a copper to trap them, or you can pick them off the old-fashioned way.

Noteworthy Characteristics 

Wild Ginger will prevent weeds from receiving enough light to germinate due to their proximity to the ground. This plant can serve as an anchor for eroding soil. It is largely fly-pollinated and attracts them to its flowers.