Wild Ginger Seeds – Asarum Canadense

Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense), also known as Canadian Heart Snakeroot, is a hardy perennial herb native to North America. It is valued for its aromatic rhizomes and distinctive heart-shaped leaves that create lush ground cover in shaded gardens. This herb thrives in woodland or shaded garden areas and makes an excellent ornamental and native landscaping plant.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial herb, shade-loving ground cover

• Scientific Name: Asarum canadense

• Common Names: Wild Ginger, Canadian Heart Snakeroot

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading by rhizomes

• Maturity: Reaches full growth in 1–2 years

• Foliage: Broad, heart-shaped green leaves

• Flower Characteristics: Small, brownish-purple blooms close to the ground in spring

• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade

• Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil with organic matter

• Watering Needs: Consistent moisture; avoid standing water

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 7–8: Late fall to early spring (October–March)

  • Zones 5–6: Fall sowing (September–November)

  • Zones 3–4: Early spring indoors or direct sow after frost (April–May)

• Temperature Preference: Cool to moderate climates

• Uses: Shade garden planting, native restoration, ornamental herb