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Asarum canadense

Names

Common Names
Wild Ginger, Canadian Wild Ginger

Growth

Height
6-12 inches
Spread
6-36 inches
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Purple to Brown
Foliage Color
Green to dark green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: Deep Shade to Full Shade, with tolerance for up to 6 hours of diffuse light; thrives in shaded conditions, intolerant of direct midday sun.
Soil Type
Loamy, organic, and moist soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Bloom Time
Spring to Early Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts flies, beetles, Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies, and birds

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024