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Wild GingerAsarum caudatum

Beautiful groundcover for shady areas. Rusty brown, bell-shaped flowers with 3 long points found under its heart-shaped leaves.

Plant Details

HabitatsRiparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat NotesGround level flowers are beetle pollinated. Shaded areas, understories.
Mature Height2-4”
Shade Preferenceshade, part shade
Soil ToleranceMoist soils
Special UsesOrnamental; Deer resistant (loved by slugs though)