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Asarum europaeum
European Wild Ginger
Origin: Native to Europe.
| Family |
| Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus |
| Asarum |
| Species |
| europaeum |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 -(-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - 10 |
| Height |
| 7 - 15 cm |
| Spread |
| 30 - 45 cm |
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| 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. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| No serious pest or disease problems to note. Occasional slug, snail, leaf gall problems and watch for rust. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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