Reviews (11)
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I love mine I ordered
When I mow near them they put off an amazing smell I absolutely love them.
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Wild Ginger plant
Great friendly service. Nicely packaged and quick shipping. and all my vines where great
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Wild Ginger plant
This look great out in my rock garden.
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Wild Ginger
This looks great around the edge of my rock garden. Looks so neat. I've had a lot of compliments on them.
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Wild Ginger Plants
I love the way this vine just takes over and is beautiful.
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Wild Ginger Plants
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!
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Dense grower
Grows very thick, I will have to thin it out before too long
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Pleasant aroma
It has such a pleasant aroma to it, I love it
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Healthy and growing
Came healthy and is growing well
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Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.
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Description
Wild Ginger Plant - Asarum canadense is an Excellent Flowering Ground Cover
Wild ginger plant makes the excellent ground cover as the beautiful heart-shaped leaves spread out. The Wild Ginger leaves are glossy and evergreen in color. The flowers will peek through the leaves to add to the beauty of this plant. Most herbs are a purplish brown, but there are times when a reddish or greenish flower will appear. They start to appear and grow in early spring. This low, colony-forming perennial grows only 4-8 in. High and creates a beautiful ground cover as they display their mighty green colored leaves.
Wild Ginger Plant are Best Utilized as Ground Cover for Woodland Garden Settings
They usually bloom in April and May each year and brings gorgeous small white flowers that appear to be peeking through the dark colored leaves. These plants are straightforward to grow and care for. This plant can be seen in the eastern part of the United States in wooded and forest areas. The leaves on this plant provide a unique look when they are mature.
Although not related to culinary ginger, the roots of this plant produced a similar scent and were used by early Americans as a ginger substitute. The plant is not commonly used today for culinary purposes.
It is also used to treat several things. This plant is an excellent blood thinner and can help reduce angina when the cholesterol is lowered. This plant can also help lower cholesterol. Ginger will also help relieve abdominal cramps Wild Ginger Plant is made into a powder or oil form and is added to teas to help with poor circulation in the winter months. The roots of this plant are where all of the medicinal qualities lie.
The plant is native to Asia and North America and commonly found in shaded, wooded areas. Keep in mind that it is a perennial and not the same as ginger root used for cooking purposes. It's best used for decorative purposes in the garden. Wild Ginger is a short species that only grow to be roughly 6 inches tall. Due to their size, the plants best utilized as ground cover for woodland garden settings.
It is easy to care for and grow. This species requires a vast amount of shade to survive. For the most luscious plants, you will want to have moist, well-drained soil. When these plants placed under a tree or other larger plants in landscaping, they become self-sufficient and require little to no maintenance from you.
The appearance of this species is quite simplistic and are known to have broad, dark green leaves with spring blooms. These blooms are typically small due to the plant size. You will notice petite flowers that are about an inch long. Wild Ginger is one of the top plants picks for a woodland garden setting that requires a ground Cover
