Asarum canadense
Canada wild ginger
Flower Colors
Description
A low-growing, spreading deciduous perennial with downy, heart-shaped green leaves in spring and purple-brown, cup-shaped flowers, often hidden by the foliage
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenFlower borders and bedsGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubs