Asarum canadense

Ginger - Canadian

The soft green leaves of Canadian Ginger appear in pairs in spring and are followed closely by weird, hairy, burgundy brown 3-lobed flowers. Asarum canadense spreads rapidly in forest understory sites. Deciduous.

Height

6 Inches

Spread

10 Inches

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Full Shade
•	Groundcover
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Tolerance

•	Dry Shade Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Asarum canadense

Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'
Gold Hakone Grass

Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'
Variegated Solomon's Seal

Adiantum pedatum
Maidenhair Fern

Similar Plants to Asarum canadense

Meehania cordata
Meehan's Mint