20 Wild Ginger Bare Root Plants – Asarum Canadense Native Wildflower

Overview

Introduce a touch of native charm and ecological benefit to your landscape with our 20 Wild Ginger bare root plants. Scientifically known as Asarum Canadense, this exquisite perennial is a true gem for shaded areas, offering distinctive heart-shaped leaves and subtle, cup-shaped flowers. Unlike the culinary ginger root, wild ginger bare root is prized for its ornamental value and its role as a vital component of woodland ecosystems. These organically grown bare roots are harvested fresh per order to ensure optimal health and vigor upon arrival. Ideal for naturalizing, ground cover, or adding texture to shaded beds, Asarum Canadense plant is a resilient and beautiful choice for any gardener looking to cultivate native species.

Our offering includes 20 Wild Ginger bare root planting stock, ready to establish in your garden. This native American wildflower thrives in the cool, moist conditions of a woodland setting, making it an excellent companion for ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants. The unique foliage provides year-round interest, and the subtle maroon flowers, hidden beneath the leaves, are an early spring delight for pollinators. Cultivating organic wild ginger contributes to local biodiversity and creates a sustainable, low-maintenance garden space.

Key Benefits

Integrating wild ginger bare root into your garden offers a multitude of advantages, both aesthetic and ecological. These benefits make it a stellar choice for gardeners:

• Exceptional Shade Tolerance: Thrives in deep shade to partial shade, making it perfect for challenging areas where other plants struggle. It creates a lush carpet even under dense tree canopies.
• Native Ecosystem Support: As a native wildflower plant, Asarum Canadense provides crucial habitat and food for native insects, particularly the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly larvae, contributing significantly to local biodiversity.
• Effective Ground Cover: Its dense, spreading habit forms an attractive, weed-suppressing ground cover that helps retain soil moisture and prevent erosion, especially on slopes.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, Asarum Canadense plant requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for busy gardeners or naturalized settings. It’s largely pest and disease resistant.
• Unique Foliage and Form: The striking heart-shaped, velvety leaves add unique texture and visual interest to the garden from spring through fall, complementing other shade plants beautifully.
• Organic Growth: Our plants are organically grown, ensuring you receive healthy, chemical-free stock that is safe for your garden and the environment, promoting a truly organic wild ginger experience.
• Deer Resistant: Generally unpalatable to deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas with deer populations.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your wild ginger bare root plants is straightforward, especially when planted in their preferred environment. They are robust and resilient once established. For optimal growth, choose a location with full to partial shade. While they can tolerate some morning sun, direct afternoon sun can scorch their leaves. Mimicking their natural woodland habitat is key; think dappled light under deciduous trees or the north side of a building.

Soil moisture is critical for Asarum Canadense plant. They prefer consistently moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Avoid soggy conditions, which can lead to root rot, but also prevent the soil from drying out completely. A layer of leaf mold or compost worked into the planting area will greatly benefit their establishment. Watering should be regular, especially during dry spells in the first year after planting. These native wildflower plants are hardy in USDA zones 4-8. In colder zones, a layer of mulch can provide extra winter protection.

Fertilization is generally not necessary for organic wild ginger if planted in fertile, organic-rich soil. If your soil is poor, a light application of a balanced, slow-release organic fertilizer in early spring can be beneficial. Wild ginger spreads slowly by rhizomes, forming colonies over time. They are generally free from serious pests and diseases. Providing the right conditions – consistent moisture, shade, and rich soil – will ensure a thriving patch of this beautiful native plant.

Size & Details

This offering includes 20 Wild Ginger bare root plants (Asarum Canadense). Each bare root is carefully harvested per order to ensure freshness and viability, arriving without foliage or a pot, ready for immediate planting. Wild Ginger typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches and spreads slowly to form a dense colony, making it an excellent choice for ground cover. The leaves are typically 4-7 inches wide. These Asarum Canadense plants are perennials, meaning they will return year after year, slowly expanding their footprint and enhancing your shade garden.

Expect the bare roots to begin developing foliage within a few weeks of planting, given proper conditions. While growth rate can vary based on environmental factors, wild ginger generally establishes well and provides a beautiful display of unique foliage. The subtle, bell-shaped flowers typically appear in early spring, hidden beneath the leaves. These native wildflower plants will ship with detailed planting instructions to guide you in successfully establishing your new plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my wild ginger bare root plants get? A: Once established, Asarum Canadense typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It will spread slowly by rhizomes, forming a beautiful, dense ground cover over time, with individual leaves reaching 4-7 inches wide.
• Q: Is Asarum Canadense plant an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Wild Ginger is an outdoor plant, native to woodland environments. It thrives in shaded garden settings and is not suitable for indoor cultivation. It needs the natural cycles of outdoor conditions to flourish.
• Q: How much sunlight does organic wild ginger need? A: Wild Ginger prefers full to partial shade. It does best in areas with dappled sunlight or deep shade, such as under deciduous trees. Avoid direct afternoon sun, which can damage its delicate leaves.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, wild ginger bare root is relatively easy to care for once established, making it a good choice for beginners. Its main requirements are consistent moisture and a shaded location with rich, well-draining soil.
• Q: What condition will the plants arrive in? A: You will receive 20 Wild Ginger bare root planting stock. They are shipped dormant, meaning they will arrive without foliage or a pot, freshly harvested to ensure the best possible condition for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant native wildflower plants like wild ginger? A: The best time to plant bare root wild ginger is in early spring or fall, when temperatures are mild. This allows the roots to establish before the stress of summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for wild ginger? A: Asarum Canadense is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. It can withstand cold winters in these zones, returning reliably each spring.
• Q: How quickly does Asarum Canadense plant spread? A: Wild ginger spreads at a moderate pace via its rhizomes, forming colonies over several years. It’s not an aggressive spreader but will gradually fill in an area, creating a lovely ground cover.
• Q: Is this the same as culinary ginger? A: No, Asarum Canadense is commonly known as Wild Ginger due to the ginger-like aroma of its roots, but it is not related to the culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale). It is primarily grown as an ornamental plant.
• Q: Can I grow organic wild ginger in a container? A: While possible, wild ginger generally prefers to spread in the ground. If grown in a container, ensure it’s a wide, shallow pot with excellent drainage and kept in a shaded, consistently moist environment.