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Wild Ginger

Scientific name	Asarum splendens
Common name	Wild Ginger
Type	Annuals
Variety	Perennial
USDA Zone hardiness	5a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	Under 1'
Spread	Under 1'

This vigorous and superbly easy-to-grow Chinese ginger makes a great groundcover for the woodland garden. The large, dark green leaves are heavily adorned with silvery mottling throughout. A. splendens is a vigorously rhizomatous species. In early spring, you will also love this one for the large, 2" flowers of dark purple...one of the finest members of the ginger family.