Category: Spreads by rhizomes

  • Wild Ginger a Great Groundcover

    Wild Ginger a Great Groundcover

    Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial, herbaceous plant, native to eastern North America. I find it here in the higher elevations. It spreads by rhizomes and makes a lovely groundcover in shade or part shade. I find it doesn’t care for the driest days of hot summer, but responds with appreciation when I water…