Canadian Wild Ginger
The wild ginger plant is an herbaceous perennial aboriginal in the Eastern United States and Canada. It grows in various habitats, including woodlands, fields, open areas, and roadsides. The wild ginger plant flowers from May to October. The leaves are large and palmate-shaped with five lobes. Wild ginger plants grow to about four feet tall, although some specimens can reach heights of six feet or more; their flower stalks are shorter than their stems.
Canadian wild ginger blooms in spring or early summer. Its flowers are pollinated by flies, which are attracted to its strong scent. The plant typically grows under deciduous trees and prefers moist soils. It can grow up to two meters tall with stems with many branches and green leaves resembling an iris.
Why is this plant Valuable?
Canadian wild ginger is a low-maintenance plant that requires little supplemental watering once it's established. It's also native to Canada and provides a lovely accent of color during the winter months when other plants aren't blooming. Canadian wild ginger has ornamental value, particularly its fragrant flowers (often used in teas) and attractive foliage.
Wild ginger as a Ground Cover Plant
It can be grown in containers and used as a potted plant. The plant often spreads by rhizomes and should be left undisturbed if you want to continue growing it in your yard or garden. You can use them for screening areas of your house from the sun's rays, providing some privacy and shade for other plants around them. They require regular watering even when they are in full sunlight, so keep that in mind when planting them near trees where there will need to be more sunlight reaching them throughout the day.
Landscaping uses on the lawn and in gardens.
The Canadian Wild Ginger plant is an excellent addition to any garden and is especially useful in natural or native planting. Because of its dense growth habit can be used as a border plant to provide low-growing foliage that will help blend in with your landscape. Its flowers are also lovely and vibrant, making them perfect for adding color to your flower beds. This plant has become popular with landscapers because it has attractive leaves that look neat when planted in shady areas under trees or on terraces and balconies. The Royal Horticultural Society has given this beautiful plant the status as one of their Top 10 garden plants for 2016/2017 so if you want something unique for your yard, look no further than Canadian wild ginger.
The Canadian wild ginger plant is an excellent choice for homeowners and landscapers. It is easy to grow, maintain, and propagate and requires little care. The Canadian wild ginger grows like a vine and will climb up trees or any other object it can find. It can also be planted in the ground and grow into an attractive shrub with leaves that resemble maple leaves. Because this plant has such a lush green appearance, you may need to prune back the stems occasionally if you want to keep its size under control.
How to grow Canadian Wild Ginger?
If you plan on planting wild ginger from seed, don't bury them too profoundly; barely cover them with soil. Canadian Wild Ginger thrives in moist and fertile soil, and this can be achieved by adding lots of compost and mulch to the soil before planting your wild ginger plant. If you are growing your Canadian Wild Ginger plant in your yard, ensure the ground has been amended with organic material. Watering it is essential; it should be watered regularly so its roots stay hydrated.
FAQ
1. Is Canadian wild ginger invasive?
A. No, Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is not generally considered invasive.
2. Does Canadian wild ginger spread?
A. Yes, Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) tends to spread gradually through its rhizomes (underground stems) rather than being invasive in an aggressive manner.
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Color:
Green
Ships As:
Root/Rhizome
Season:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Zone:
3-9
Exposure:
Sun & Shade
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Native:
Yes
