European wild ginger
Asarum europaeum
European wild ginger (Asarum europaeum) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–6 in tall and 8–12 in wide, needs medium water, and prefers shade. Eastern deciduous-forest understory plant. Struggles in our dry plains air; needs amended acidic soil, consistent moisture, and deep shade. Best success: amended raised beds under conifers.
medium water4–6 in tall and 8–12 in wideDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Asarum europaeum
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 4–6 in tall and 8–12 in wide
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- shade
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- low
- Salt tolerance
- low
- Pollinator value
- low
- Good for
- under conifer, north foundation
Frequently asked questions
- Is European wild ginger good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. European wild ginger is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does European wild ginger get?
- It matures to about 4–6 in tall and 8–12 in wide.
- How much water does European wild ginger need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- Is European wild ginger native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
