Wild Ginger – Asarum canadense 10 Seeds | Native Woodland Groundcover | Shade-Loving Perennial | Fragrant Rhizomes
$9.99
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Grow a beautiful native woodland plant with Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense), a low-growing perennial groundcover native to eastern North America. This plant is valued for its heart-shaped glossy leaves, spreading habit, and unique hidden maroon-brown flowers that bloom close to the ground in spring.
Wild Ginger is ideal for shade gardens, woodland plantings, native landscapes, and forest understories, where it forms attractive colonies over time. It is also historically known for its aromatic rhizomes, though it is grown today primarily for ornamental and ecological purposes. This species supports native ecosystems and provides excellent cover for soil conservation in shaded areas.
You will receive:
✔️ 10 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, native species
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful planting
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Wild Ginger
Botanical Name: Asarum canadense
Plant Type: Perennial groundcover
Sun Requirements: Partial to full shade
Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained
Height: 6–10 inches
Spread: 12–24 inches
Bloom Time: Spring
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Cold Stratification: Required (60–90 days)
Wild Ginger prefers cool, shaded environments and is best suited for woodland gardens, native plantings, shade borders, and naturalized areas.
Wild Ginger – Asarum canadense 10 Seeds | Native Woodland Groundcover | Shade-Loving Perennial | Fragrant Rhizomes
$9.99