Canadian Wild Ginger
Asarum caudatum · Aristolochiaceae
| Type | groundcover (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 1 ft tall × 1.5 ft wide |
| Sun | PS, SH (part shade to shade) |
| Water | M (moderate) |
| Deer resistance | high |
| Drought tolerance | low |
| Hardiness | 4-7 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | no |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Apr, May |
| Harvest | — |
| Expected yield | 0 lb/yr |
| Source | CPI 2026 spring list; native nurseries |
Planning price
$7.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Canadian Wild Ginger
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Ideal native shade groundcover under the Zone E shrubs.
Historic uses
Root used by Cherokee as a tea for colds and a poultice for bruises; a traditional heart remedy.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 0/10 |
| Complexity of care | 0/10 |
| Medicinal value | 6/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | E | 4 | Wild ginger in the moist shade corner. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | E | 4 | Wild ginger in the moist corner. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | E | 4 | Wild ginger. |