Fantastic groundcover for shade/woodland gardens! A slow spreader, via rhizomes, each plant consists of two heart-shaped leaves, velvety in texture. A great alternative to its non-native counterpart, European Ginger.

• May
• June

• Partial Shade
• Full Shade

• Well Drained
• Moist
• Texture (Loam)
• Texture (Clay)
• High Organic Matter
• pH Neutral 6.0-8.0

less than 1'

1-10

Caterpillars, Pollinators

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin

Photo Credit: Arthur Haines