Description
This is a first-rate groundcover plant for shady areas, native to the woodlands of Eastern North America.
Asarum canadense, commonly called wild ginger, is a Missouri native spring wildflower which occurs in rich woods and wooded slopes throughout the State. Basically a stemless plant which features two downy, heart-shaped to kidney-shaped, handsomely veined, dark green, basal leaves.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Canada wild ginger, Canadian snakeroot, and broad-leaved asarabacca |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.50 to 1.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Bloom Time | April to May |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Ginger care
To start with, soak the ginger root overnight in warm water to get it ready for planting.
Fill your pot with very rich but well draining potting soil.
| Sunlight | Part shade to full shade |
| Watering | Medium to wet |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 15.5C (59.9F). |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Ginger special feature
Flowers are quite attractive on close inspection, but bloom singly on or near the ground and are usually hidden from view by the foliage.
Ginger uses
Medicinal Use:
- to treat a number of ailments including dysentery, digestive problems, swollen breasts, coughs and colds, typhus, scarlet fever, nerves, sore throats, cramps, heaves, earaches, headaches, convulsions, asthma, tuberculosis, urinary disorders, and venereal disease
Culinary Use:
- For savory foods rather than sweet ones
- They are used in Tea as well