European Ginger
Asarum europaeum
Aristolochiaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Europe
Location
Groundcover Collection, Treman Woodland Walk, Young Flower Garden
Source of plant
Raymond T. Fox, K. Schmidt-Koenig
Description
Evergreen; leaves 2, to 3" across, uniformly green, glossy, petioles to 5" long; flowers greenish-purple orbrown, 1/2" long.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
foliage characteristics, notable texture, winter interest