Wild Ginger are herbaceous to evergreen perennials with a perennial rootstock from humus rich soils in open spots in woods throughout the northern hemisphere. Despite their common name they belong to the birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae). All have kidney-shaped leaves and basal, short-stemmed, brownish to dark yellowish flowers. They are good ground cover plants and suit for any rich, well drained, slightly moist soils in partial shade to full sun.
Sow flat from autumn to late spring in any well drained, yet humus rich soil. Keep pots outside in a sunny and protected spot. Transplant rhizomes in autumn after most leaves have withered. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested ! All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 20 seeds per package. |
Asarum canadense (Canada Wild Ginger)10 (15)cm, Canada Wild Ginger, Canadian Snakeroot or Broad-leaved Asarabaccais is a herbaceous perennial from rich, slightly moist soils in open spots in woods in North America. It is a good ground cover plant and makes dark purplish-brown basal flowers and round kidney-shapes leaves in early spring. For any rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. II-III. |
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