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Wild Ginger

Asarum canadense, Aristolochiaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (acceptable)Full Shade (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Marginal Wood FernDryopteris marginalis
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Witch HazelHamamelis virginiana
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

BloodrootSanguinaria canadensis

Both low-growing woodland plants compete for space and nutrients in similar ecological niches

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationGround CoverMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Ginger grow in?

Wild Ginger grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Wild Ginger?

Good companions for Wild Ginger include Marginal Wood Fern, Purple Coneflower, Witch Hazel.

Design guilds with Wild Ginger and see companion relationships visually.

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