Discover the Beauty and Benefits of European Ginger for Your Garden

European Ginger, from the Asarum species, belongs to the Birthwort family. It’s common in deciduous and coniferous forests in North America and Europe. Most species are evergreens, but a few are deciduous. Ginger should be planted in shady areas or shade gardens and thrives in moist, rich, well-drained soil.

Why European Ginger is the Perfect Groundcover for Shaded Areas

Depending on your variety of Wild Ginter, flowers bloom in early spring to summer. However, some species stop producing flowers as early as May—variations of flower color range from deep maroon brown to fleshy white trumpets. The flowers are almost invisible because they grow underneath dense leaves.

Most species of it will reach about 6 inches in size and grow in a cluster 6 to 12 inches wide. The European Ginger likes to form a symbiotic relationship with fungi.

How to Grow and Care for European Ginger: Tips for Thriving Plants

It will need a rich, moist, loamy soil. It must maintain a temperature of 65 to 70 degrees until it germinates in 2 to 4 weeks. When the seedlings get large enough, they can be moved into pots for their first year before planting in soil. It needs to grow in partial or complete shade. Mature plants should be planted in the garden in late winter, a month before the last killing frost. Seeds can be started indoors before spring but must be placed in the freezer for three weeks before planting in flats or pots. European Ginger needs to be watered regularly and can be planted in shade gardens or among trees in foresty areas. Most species have heart-shaped leaves and hairy stems. Ginger grows in dense, dull-green mats six to eight inches in height.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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