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.
European Ginger's Bloom Season and Color
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.
European Ginger Height at Maturity
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.
Needs For The European Ginger
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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