Asarum europaeum
European Wild Ginger
Evergreen Groundcover, Perennial
Rich, glossy green leaves form a tight and compact carpet of handsome evergreen foliage that looks great year-round. Great as an edging plant or a small scale groundcover for shade.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade
Description
Size: 4 - 6 tall x 6 - 12 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping, Mounding
Foliage Texture:
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Glossy / Shiny
Features: Attractive Foliage, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Black
Bloom Season:
Spring, Apr, May
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Edging, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deep Shade, Deer Resistant, Dry Shade
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
ground hugger
Collections:
Great Plant Pick
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Ground-covering Foliage Tapestry in Shades of Green
Focus: Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Deep Shade, Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Open Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8 -
Fresh Light Foliage Combo with Burgundy Accents
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 9 -
Fern and Hardy Ginger Foliage Duo
Focus: Mixed Border, Small Space
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Plant Combination for Part Sun Garden
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9