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Western Wild Ginger

Western Wild Ginger

Asarum caudatum

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 7a – Zone 9b

A low-growing native groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and maroon, tubular flowers hidden at ground level. Excellent for shaded woodland gardens and as a living mulch in permaculture systems.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 7aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Pacific Northwest North America

Native to: California, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

root

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division