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Other cultivars/species:
A. canadense is a deciduous cousin from
eastern Canada. A. europaeum is native to Europe,
and A. shuttleworthii is a native of the
Appalachians that is variegated with silver. |
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Extra notes and
interesting information:
The roots and
leaves of wild ginger smell similar to ginger used in cooking.
Survives
with little water once established.
Excellent
groundcover for a shady woodland garden.
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References:
Brenzel,
Kathleen Norris, Ed. 1995. Sunset Western Garden Book, 40th
Anniversary ed. Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA.
MacKenzie, David S. 1997. Perennial Ground Covers. Timber
Press, Portland, OR. |
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at
a glance:
Common Name:
Wild Ginger
Plant type:
Evergreen Perennial
Family:
Aristolochiaceae
Height/Spread:
Reaches about 7
inches tall, and spreads slowly to about 2 feet wide.
Leaves:
The evergreen leaves
are heart shaped, and are between 2 and 7 inches wide.
Flower:
Single Interesting brownish-purple bell shaped flowers with long,
tail-like appendages. Not considered ornamental.
Bloom Period:
Spring
Disease/pests:
Keep an eye out for
slugs or snails.
Conditions:
Prefers moist, shady areas. Does
exceptionally well in soil rich in organic matter.
Natural Range:
The west
coast of North America: British Columbia down to California.
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 5-9
Location:
In the Native garden and Yao Garden. |
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