Wild ginger typically starts flowering in April.
wild ginger
Asarum shuttleworthii
Wild ginger (Asarum shuttleworthii) is an amazing plant species native to Eastern North America. The plant has distinct heart-shaped leaves with attractive maroon and green shades. When in bloom, Wild ginger reveals attractive spurred flowers in purple and white colours. It’s a foliage groundcover, capable of forming lush mats in woodland areas. It’s easy to grow and propagate, needing only semi-shade and moist but well-draining soils to thrive. Besides, its robust root system helps preserved soil from eroding, thereby making it ideal for erosion control. All in all, Wild ginger makes an eternal beauty to any garden or landscape setting.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Purplish brown Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Wild ginger (Asarum shuttleworthii) should be watered once per week during the growing season (spring to fall), and every 2 to 3 weeks during the winter. The soil should be kept evenly moist but never soggy. When watering, water thoroughly, until it drains from the bottom of the pot, and then discard any excess water from the saucer.
sunlight
Wild ginger (Asarum shuttleworthii) thrive in bright, indirect sunlight. An eastern or a northern-facing window is best for it because direct light through a window may dry out the soil too much. During the summer months, give it 3 to 4 hours of bright sunlight each day, and during winter months, let it receive 2 to 3 hours of daylight. However, avoid direct sunlight as it can damage the plant.
pruning
Wild ginger should be pruned once a year, during the late winter or early spring, when the plant is dormant. Since wild ginger tends to grow slowly, it will not require an extensive pruning. Generally, it is recommended to remove up to a third of the oldest and tallest stems, trimming the shoots down just above the soil to prevent regrowth. It is also beneficial to trim away dead stems at any time throughout the year. Additionally, pruning any overhanging branches will help encourage new growth and promote a denser, bushier look.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
