Wild ginger (Asarum spp.) is a low-growing plant native to moist, shady environments. This stemless beauty displays dark green, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves with prominent veining. Its unique ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A patch of wild ginger grows beside a path. - Gabriela Beres/Shutterstock Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is an increasingly ...

Editor’s note: Once a month OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. When choosing a new plant, many gardeners may be familiar ...

A dense patch of wild ginger used as ground cover under trees in a residential garden. - Gabriela Beres/Shutterstock When it comes to plants you grow to protect your soil and cover your garden beds in ...

Wild ginger is a native plant that forms a lush groundcover in shaded areas, making it an excellent selection for shade gardens. Ken Johnson Ken Johnson Wild ginger is a native plant that forms a lush ...

What: This Pacific Northwest native is tops for the garden. Western wild ginger’s bold, heart-shaped leaves are fully evergreen and release a spicy, ginger-and-citrus fragrance when crushed. Asarum ...

* What it is: Also known as wild ginger or Canada ginger, this plant is a spreading, low-growing, cold-hardy, leafy perennial that makes a dense groundcover in shady to partly shaded settings. It gets ...

Ground cover plants that thrive on neglect are invaluable. They save time, suppress weeds and keep soil shaded and cool. In every garden I’ve worked in, from large Italian estates to compact city ...