Wild gingers thrive in shaded areas with rich, well-draining soil. A key special care point is to maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging. Additionally, wild gingers benefit from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Regularly check for slugs and snails, as wild gingers are susceptible to these pests.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7 |
| Hardiness Zones |
4-6
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Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a ginger species that is not related to commercially available true ginger. The two may smell similar, but people should use caution because wild ginger contains a toxic compound.
Asarabacca (Asarum europaeum) favors the moist, cool habitat around or beneath shrubs and trees where other plants might struggle. It is native to most of Europe but has been cultivated into beautiful varieties for landscaping. Although many sources title it "Wild Ginger," it is not related to real ginger.
The roots of wild ginger (Asarum sieboldii) smell like ginger, but this low-growing herb is not actually a ginger species. The plant has distinctly kidney-shaped leaves and sports small, three-petaled dark red to purple blooms in the spring.
British columbia wild ginger is an evergreen perennial with heart-shaped leaves and reddish-brown flowers. Since it thrives in part to full shade, it makes a great ground cover for shady areas. It is native to the Northwestern United States.
Hartweg's wild ginger is a fragrant herbaceous plant that features heart-shaped, lustrous green leaves with prominent silver veining. It produces a peculiar maroon-colored flower and a fleshy fruit with numerous seeds inside. It grows at a very slow rate but can live for a very long time. It makes a wonderful groundcover.
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