perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b
A low-growing native groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and inconspicuous maroon flowers that bloom near the base of the plant. The rhizomes have a ginger-like aroma and have been traditionally used medicinally.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest 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
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
