Asarum canadense / Wild Ginger
With broad, heart-shaped leaves and a preference for dappled light or shady sites, Asarum canadense is a good replacement for non-native hostas that are frequently planted in similar conditions. Many insects are attracted to the burgundy coloured flower, which hangs near the ground and below the leaves. This is a fantastic plant to use as a groundcover in your garden or as a living mulch in between other plants.
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height: 6-12”
Bloom Time: April, May
Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Available in a 3” pot.
With broad, heart-shaped leaves and a preference for dappled light or shady sites, Asarum canadense is a good replacement for non-native hostas that are frequently planted in similar conditions. Many insects are attracted to the burgundy coloured flower, which hangs near the ground and below the leaves. This is a fantastic plant to use as a groundcover in your garden or as a living mulch in between other plants.
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height: 6-12”
Bloom Time: April, May
Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Available in a 3” pot.
With broad, heart-shaped leaves and a preference for dappled light or shady sites, Asarum canadense is a good replacement for non-native hostas that are frequently planted in similar conditions. Many insects are attracted to the burgundy coloured flower, which hangs near the ground and below the leaves. This is a fantastic plant to use as a groundcover in your garden or as a living mulch in between other plants.
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height: 6-12”
Bloom Time: April, May
Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Available in a 3” pot.