Canadian Wildginger Drawing

Canadian Wildginger
Asarum canadense
Aristolochiaceae

Maroon Swish
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Curious maroon 1.5” jug-like flowers with long pointed lobes are found close to the ground from April to May, satiny leaves are broadly heart-shaped & 4-6” long, this plant makes an interesting & attractive spreading ground cover, likes rich woodland conditions, has very aromatic roots that run along the surface of the ground, food plant for Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillars (Battus philenor).

Moist
Shade
6-12" tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2a-8b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: QC to NB, south to LA & w. GA, west to e. OK & ND. Rare in ME

Canadian Wildginger $6.50
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