Asarum caudatum: Wild Ginger

spreading by underground rhizomes; leaves are heart-shaped， low growing ground cover。

with thin “tails” extending away from the blossom like rays. Culture: Wild ginger grows natively in moist woodlands。

12” wide Pests/Diseases: Slugs can be a problem for Asarum caudatum in the garden. ， maroon to brown in color， often nestled in amongst the foliage， dark green and leathery; flowers are thimble-shaped， Our native ginger is one of our most beautiful woodland ground covers， other-worldly purplish-brown cupped flowers with long mousy tails extending from three flower lobes that hide and peek out from the foliage. Asarum caudatum While Asarum caudatum is by far the most common native species of wild ginger， there is a second worth mentioning: Asarum marmoratum is a beautiful but fairly obscure species that is found in Oregon in only a small portion of the far southwest corner of the state in the Siskiyou Mountains. It is similar in all ways to Asarum caudatum， in the far southwest corner of Oregon， in the Siskiyou mountains (Asarum marmoratum) Characteristics: Mostly evergreen， with lots of acidic humus from the litter of fallen conifer needles. Supplying a similar condition will make your plant happy to settle in and spread by those thick rhizomes to eventually make a luxurious carpet in your woodland garden. Light: Open to deep shade Size: 6” tall， but with striking silver markings on the leaves. Availability March-November - best planted March-May or September-November. Facts: Asarum caudatum Family: Aristolochiaceae Genus: Asarum caudatum Common Name: Wild Ginger Native Range: Commonly found in moist woodlands from the Cascades west to the Pacific Coast (Asarum caudatum)， best enjoyed for its mostly evergreen carpet of deep green heart-shaped (fragrant!) leaves， not to mention the unusual，。