Wild Ginger (Asarum caudatum) forms mats of dark –green, heart-shaped leaves. It establishes well under forested tree cover, tolerating more acidic soils under conifers. Keep an eye on the undersides of the leaves in the spring for their sweet, deep purple flowers. Named for the gingery smell of the plant’s roots, Wild Ginger provides food for deer and smaller mammals.
Classification: Perennial Key Characteristics: Low-growing, dark green ground cover Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Water Requirements: Moist soil Ease of Growing: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Bloom Time: April – June Spreads: By rhizome Benefits: Wildlife, Rain garden, Beneficial insects, Riparian zones, On Portland Plant List Edible: Yes Mature Height: 1 foot Mature Width: 3 feet
.jpg){kind=link}
