Healthy Plant European Ginger
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European Ginger

$42.99
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$42.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 6 - 8 Inches
  • Mature Spread 8 - 10 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

European Ginger, Asarum europaeum, features beautiful, dark-green, glossy foliage with rounded, heart-shaped leaves and generally grows in a dense, mounded habit. European Ginger will hold its own and maintain its lovely mounded shape when competing with more aggressive groundcovers; it is truly a no-fuss, gorgeous shade groundcover.

This is a slower-spreading, perennial, evergreen groundcover, but it's definitely worth the wait for it to fully establish. It's great for shade or partial shade spots in the garden; the foliage colors become deeper and richer in full shade. European Ginger grows in hardiness zones 4-8, and eventually reaches 6-8 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide. 

European Ginger Care

Find a full or partial shade location and plant ideally in well-draining loam, with a slightly acidic pH, and rich in organic matter. Keep European Ginger evenly moist when initially planted, and then scale back watering once the plant is fully established. European Ginger will naturally grow in a round, mounded form, and it also cascades beautifully over rocks and between crevices in the garden. 

There is rarely a need to do anything to this lovely, no-fuss groundcover. You can divide mature plants in early spring about every 3-4 years. 

European Ginger Spacing

European Ginger can be planted in containers with adequate drainage holes. It is lovely planted at the edge of a woodland or shade garden. The striking, glossy, dark-green foliage should be planted up close, near walkways and paths to thoroughly enjoy. It grows in a round, mounded form, so plant it at least 12 inches apart for mass planting. It works as a nice foliage accent, cascading over and around rocks in a mixed-shade perennial garden. 

European Ginger Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 8 Inches
Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Inches
Spacing: 8 - 10 Inches
Habit: Mounded, Spreading
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcovers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: European Ginger
Other Name(s): European Ginger
Scientific Name: Asarum europaeum
SKU:
1231001338-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - European Ginger Show Reviews

  • 5
    growing so well in its new location

    Posted by Kimberly Whiteford on Jan 02, 2023

    a few days after it was delivered in excellent shape, i planted them in the ground that can catch morning sunlight and the results were amazing! it has grown multiple glossy leaves, and looks much healthier.