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Wild Ginger
(Asarum canadense)

Growing in moist, acidic shady locations, spreads by rhizomes slowly to form a ground cover. Two soft greenÊleaves hide a small but showy flower at the base. Used by Native Americans as ginger substitute.

Height Min

48

Height Max

96

Color

Brown-Red

Bloom Months

Apr, May, Jun

Moisture Conditions

Medium, Moist

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Light Conditions

Partial Sun, Shade