Asarum caudatum
Asarum caudatum is a beautiful western North American wild ginger that includes BC within its native range.
Asarum caudatum is a western North American wild ginger that includes BC within its native range. It has attractive, somewhat glossy, kidney-shaped foliage which combines well with lacy ferns and bleeding hearts. Intriguing brownish-red flowers appear beneath the foliage so make sure to watch for them. Loose, rich soil allows its rhizomes to form wide, evergreen to semi-evergreen patches that can endure some summer drought once established. Leaves and roots are aromatic when rubbed or crushed with a ginger-like smell. Resistant to deer, rabbits, snails and slugs. Pollinated by beetles, flies, and gnats. Possibly hardy to zone 6.
Common Name: Western Wild Ginger
Family: Aristolochiaceae (The Birthwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: Yes
Native Habitat: Moist to mesic forests in lowland and montane zones.
Award: GPP
Geographical Origin: North America
