Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000156
11/12/99
Asarum europaeum--European Wild Ginger
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 7
Height: 6 in Spacing: 10 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: European Wild Ginger is considered to be a prime
candidate as a ground cover in damp, shaded areas. The
thick, glossy green leaves are evergreen. The purplish-
brown flowers are usually hidden by the leaves and so are
not considered to be ornamental. Provide a moist soil
with a pH in the 5.5 to 6.5 range.
Propagation: Propagation is by division in the spring.
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