Asarum canadense is also known as wild ginger because of the scent produced when its leaves and stems are crushed.
Native to much of the Midwestern United States as well as parts of Canada, wild ginger may often be found in woodlands, growing in moist areas, with light to deep shade. Wild ginger is an herbaceous, perennial plant, and one of the first to bloom in the springtime, from April to May. The plant grows 6 to 9 feet tall, with two deep green, heart-shaped leaves.
Fragrant purplish-brown flowers are produced between the leaves, and bloom before the leaves are fully formed. While not particularly showy, the flowers are located close to the soil, and are pollinated by ground-dwelling insects like beetles and ants, who are drawn in by the scent of the flowers. The stems and leaves of wild ginger are covered in tiny white hairs, and they produce a ginger-like odor when crushed.
Wild ginger spreads slowly through its rhizomes near the soil surface, and through seeds. It makes for a very low-maintenance ground cover. It’s a great plant for a shadedWild ginger will even tolerate some grazing by deer. Gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow addition to the garden may enjoy this unique and interesting plant.
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