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Asarum canadense

Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger

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The Asarum canadense is a perennial ground cover that is cold-resistant and remains decorative in winter.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

The Asarum canadense is a perennial ground cover that is cold resistant and remains decorative in winter.

Originating from Canada, this small ground-hugging plant forms clumps of evergreen leaves, with a lovely dark green color. The curious brown-red flowers are always hidden beneath the foliage. Easy to grow, the Asarum canadense is a shade plant, suitable for moist to wet soil, rich in humus and always well-drained.

Plant it at the edge of woodland or in a cool rockery, alongside epimediums, hostas, Hakone grass, or heucheras.

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Asarum canadense (Foliage) Foliage
Asarum canadense (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour black
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Asarum

Species

canadense

Family

Aristolochiaceae

Other common names

Wild Ginger

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant the Asarum canadense in shade or partial shade in light, humus-rich soil that stays moist in summer. These young plants are very easy to grow and have no particular requirements. They are resistant to cold temperatures. Just make sure to water them regularly during the first year of cultivation, especially during dry periods, to promote establishment.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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