
Wild Ginger - US Forest Service
Wild ginger makes an excellent addition to a shade garden. Growing it from seed is not practical, but a large colony of the plant will have a large mass of underground rhizomes.
How to Plant and Grow Wild Ginger - Better Homes & Gardens
May 24, 2023 · It is not a relative of culinary ginger; grow it for ornamental use only. Wild ginger spreads slowly by rhizomes and creates a lush groundcover in shady areas. It's also deer …
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense): Benefits, Challenges & Uses
Asarum canadense, commonly known as the wild ginger plant, is a native woodland groundcover known for its velvety leaves and earthy-scented rhizomes. While it’s not a true ginger, its roots …
How to Grow and Care for a Wild Ginger Plant - The Spruce
Jun 8, 2022 · Wild ginger is a common woodland plant that is easy to grow in shady spots. Learn more about how grow and care for a wild ginger plant.
Asarum canadense (Canadian Wild Ginger, Common Wild Ginger, Wild Ginger ...
Canadian wild ginger has poor drought tolerance and performs best in high organic matter soil that maintains constant moisture. This plant prefers light to deep shade, and it is often found …
How to Plant, Grow and Care For Wild Ginger - Epic Gardening
Jul 21, 2023 · It forms dense colonies and thrives in woodland habitats with partial to full shade. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate periodically wet soils as well. Wild ginger is beautiful, …
How to grow wild ginger - Homes and Gardens
Oct 6, 2024 · Wild ginger, Asarum canadense, is a low-growing deciduous plant native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. Prized for its lush foliage and shade …
Wild Ginger - Home & Garden Information Center
Wild ginger does not refer to the culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale) that is used in stir-fry and ginger ale. However, its fleshy root does have a spicy aroma and can be substituted for …
Wild Ginger Plants Indoors: How to Keep Them Thriving
Apr 6, 2025 · Wild ginger plants are members of the genus Asarum, which includes various species known for their heart-shaped leaves and creeping, ground-hugging growth. These …
Wild Ginger, Asarum spp. – Wisconsin Horticulture
Wild ginger has large, heart-shaped, deciduous dark green leaves. The creeping rhizome has a ginger-like odor and flavor; Native Americans used the root to flavor foods like we use culinary …