Asarum caudatum
Asarum caudatum
Wild Ginger
Northwest native perennial with evergreen heart-shaped leaves that slowly form a dense groundcover. Grows best in moist, well drained soils in open woodlands but is drought tolerant once established. (Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Spring 4-5" tall x 18-24" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil