wild ginger - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: groundcover, native perennials, perennials that last
Notable Traits:: fast-growing, low-maintenance, midwest native, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit, tolerates clay soil
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 8
Mature Height:: 8-12in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part to full shade (4 hours or less sun), shade (northern exposure)
Water:: drought tolerant
Bloom Color:: red
Bloom Time:: spring
Foliage:: green

Description

This low, colony-forming perennial grows large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves with a darkish red-brown to green-brown flower. The solitary flower is at ground level, hidden below the leaves.
The fleshy rootstock has a strong, gingery flavor.