Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger  (Asarum)

Wild Ginger (Asarum) is a genus of slow growing, sometimes evergreen, low, spreading perennials for in a shady position. The foliage is attractive, glossy or marbled. It produces small flowers that are concealed beneath its foliage. Good for a normal to moist, well-draining soil. A period of drought will not harm Wild Ginger. Good neighbour plants for Wild Ginger are Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum), Barrenwort (Epimedium), Weeping Sedge (Carex oshimensis) and low growing blue Hosta's (Hosta).