Asarum canadense (Canada Wild Ginger, Canadian Snakeroot)
Botanical Information
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus | Asarum |
| Species | canadense |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | North America. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 0 |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By rhizomes. |
| Cultivation | Moist, well drained soil in partial to full shade. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Woodlands. |
| Leaf Description | Heart-shaped, dark-green basal leaves. |
| Flower Description | Cup-shaped, purple in colour, growing on short stems below the foliage. |
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