Wild Ginger
Asarum caudatum
- Plant Type
- Groundcover
Nursery Tag
Heart shaped leaves and maroon blooms in late spring. Groundcover spreads by rhizomes
Gardener's Log
05/2011: Planted in North Side Garden.
My Shady Situation in the Pacific Northwest
My Shady Situation in the Pacific Northwest
Heart shaped leaves and maroon blooms in late spring. Groundcover spreads by rhizomes
05/2011: Planted in North Side Garden.
Despite the fact that slugs chew holes in it, I still think this is a great plant. I love waxy green leaves and the odd-looking flowers that sometimes peek out from under the foliage. It also gives off a wonderful scent if a bit of warm sunlight happens to find it. Wild ginger spreads but not aggressively, so it’s grown into a thick patch over the years. Every spring I think I’m going to transplant some to another part of the yard but then I forget. Maybe this is the year…