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European Wild Ginger

Asarum europaeum

Pronunciation: as-AIR-um yoo-ROH-pay-um
SKU #03359
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LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Reaches 6 to 10 in. tall, slowly spreading to 24 in. wide.
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Description A ginger-like scent emerges when its lush, heart-shaped leaves or spreading roots are cut or bruised. Purple flowers bloom in spring. Spreads slowly to form a handsome six inch deep carpet, making an ideal groundcover in woodland gardens. Semi-evergreen.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Edible
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Slow
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Dark Green
Care Instructions Prefers rich, slightly acid, organic soil with plenty of moisture.
Details
DescriptionA ginger-like scent emerges when its lush, heart-shaped leaves or spreading roots are cut or bruised. Purple flowers bloom in spring. Spreads slowly to form a handsome six inch deep carpet, making an ideal groundcover in woodland gardens. Semi-evergreen.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Edible
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorDark Green
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers rich, slightly acid, organic soil with plenty of moisture.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.