| General Description | Asarum europaeum or European wild ginger is a creeping ground cover originating from moist, open woodland areas in central and southern Europe. It is recognizable by it's glossy, dark green heart-shaped leaves which keep their colour in mild winters. |
| Landscape | Ground cover for shady locations of woodland gardens, borders, naturalize. A low maintenance plant. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in part to full shade, soil that is humusy, slightly acidic, consistently moist and well-drained. May self-seed in the garden. |
| Pests | No serious pest or disease problems to note. Occasional slug, snail, leaf gall problems and watch for rust. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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| Habitat | Found in moist, open woodland areas in central and southern Europe. |
| Flower Description | Tiny, bell-shaped, greenish-yellow to brown, hermaphroditic and pollinated by flies. Often unobserved as they bloom at ground level and are covered by the dense foliage. |
