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Asarum caudatum
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Asarum caudatum
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Asarum caudatum


Western Wild Ginger

USDA Zone: 7-9

Plant number: 1.079.470


This Pacific Northwest native is tops for the garden. Its bold, heart-shaped leaves are its main attraction. They are fully evergreen and release a spicy, ginger-and-citrus fragrance when crushed. Grows as a understory plant in our forests, so it is accustomed to dry, shady locations. Adaptable enough to thrive in sites that are wet in winter and to soils ranging from sandy to clay. Generally it does not need any special care to become established. Great companion plants include hellebores, hostas and ferns. Use it as a groundcover under shade-loving trees and shrubs. Its creeping habit creates a beautiful carpet under low-growing cutleaf Japanese maples. Peek beneath the foliage in late winter to see the unusual, triangular, rust-brown flowers. This is one of the few wild gingers that shows a fair degree of slug resistance. Where there are high populations of slugs, some slug-control measures are advised. (Text courtesy of Great Plant Picks.)

Further details for
Asarum caudatum


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Brown
Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Late Winter
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Wild Flower
  Woodland
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.