Grows in deep woods, often along streams, in the coastal mountains from central California to British Columbia. The leaves are somewhat heart-shaped and matt green, while curious reddish-brown flowers with three tail-like tips lie flat on the ground, hidden among the leaves. Worth seeking out.
Asarum caudatum
Western wild ginger
Details
| Aspect | Shade |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Flowering Period | Mar | Apr |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Ferns, Melica, Polemonium |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 15cm |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 30cm |
Ask Us a Question
WAYS TO PAY
