Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger
![Asarum canadense Wild Ginger from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-3853.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Round, cup-like leaves
- Dense, groundcover
- Provides protection for native garden critters
- Purplish-brown flowers
- Native
![Ground Cover](image/chars/char-27.png)
Ground Cover
![Low Maintenance](image/chars/char-81.png)
Low Maintenance
![Native](image/chars/char-45.png)
Native
![Full Shade](image/chars/char-3.png)
Full Shade
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Moist, Well-Drained](image/chars/char-118.png)
Moist, Well-Drained
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in moist, well drained soil
Very few pests
Thrives in woodland garden
Great native shade groundcover
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color:
Zone: 2-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Naturalizing
- Ground Cover
- Native
- Low Maintenance
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained