Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Canadian Wildginger,
Duration: Perennial
Bloom Time: May-June
Height: 4” to 6"
Spacing: 9” to 12”
Light: Woodland
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 2a-8b
Germination: Difficult, some seeds may take two seasons to sprout. Fall plant or cold stratify for 1 to 3 months for best results.
Seeds Per Oz: 4400
Often called Canadian Ginger, the Native Americans used this perennial herb as a seasoning. Though the roots have similar aromatic properties to true ginger, this plant is not commonly used today for culinary purposes. With small, often overlooked reddish-brown flowers, this woodland wildflower is grown today almost exclusively for it's decorative foliage. It's low-growing, solid, dark covered leaves are a handsome companion for more showy species.
