Berries

Asarum caduatum (Wild Ginger)

Asarum caudatum

Also known as Western Wild Ginger

$7.95

Size

☀SunPart shade to full shade

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones5-9

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Asarum caduatum (Wild Ginger), 'Wild Ginger', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An edible berry plant for the home garden , fresh fruit harvest with minimal care once established.

Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture during fruit development. Watch for birds (netting may be needed at harvest). Mulch to keep roots cool.

Plant Details

Botanical: Asarum caudatum
Common name: Western Wild Ginger
Lifecycle: Perennial
Foliage type: Evergreen
Mature size: 4-8 in tall × 12-18 in wide
Growth rate: Slow
Bloom time: Late spring (May–June)
Bloom color: White, Pink
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Plant in humus-rich, consistently moist, acidic, well-drained soil under canopy. Keep evenly moist the first growing season. Spreads slowly by rhizome into a low mat; give it room to establish. Drought tolerant once established under tree cover.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Pollinator value: None documented
Wildlife: None documented
⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling

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