Asarum Europaeum (Aristolochiaceae)
Wild ginger, similar to our native species, but with glossy round leaves making it a nicer ornamental groundcover. The stems and roots are ginger scented when crushed. The flowers come out in early spring and are hidden under the foliage. A top notch, slowly colonizing perennial for moist or dry shade. I have seen this plant persisting under cedar trees which are notorious for taking a lot of water. “...the best!”.
Wild ginger, similar to our native species, but with glossy round leaves making it a nicer ornamental groundcover. The stems and roots are ginger scented when crushed. The flowers come out in early spring and are hidden under the foliage. A top notch, slowly colonizing perennial for moist or dry shade. I have seen this plant persisting under cedar trees which are notorious for taking a lot of water. “...the best!”.
Wild ginger, similar to our native species, but with glossy round leaves making it a nicer ornamental groundcover. The stems and roots are ginger scented when crushed. The flowers come out in early spring and are hidden under the foliage. A top notch, slowly colonizing perennial for moist or dry shade. I have seen this plant persisting under cedar trees which are notorious for taking a lot of water. “...the best!”.
Selections
Asarum Canadense is the native species you can find in the woods of the Eastern US and Canada. Leaves are downy and heart shaped.