Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense

Wild Ginger makes a great ground cover and is unappetizing to deer and other mammals. The root has historically been used medicinally to treat colds and fevers by some Native American tribes while European Settlers used it to replace traditional ginger.

Additional information

Special Features

Ground Cover, Medicinal

Sun

Partial, Shade

Soil

Average

Height

1'

Bloom Color

Brown

Bloom Time

May

Native Plant Category

Wildflowers