Asarum canadense - Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger
NATIVE groundcover 6"-12" tall, 12"-18" wide, forms colonies by rhizome. Purplish-brown flowers are found close to the ground beneath the leaves in early spring. Roots have mild ginger flavor.
Color: Purple
Bloom Season: Spring (May-June)
Soil Conditions: Medium
Sun Exposure: Full shade, Part sun
Function: Deer resistant, Edible, Native