{"product_id":"wild-ginger","title":"Wild Ginger","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Native Woodland Groundcover for Deep Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Ginger (\u003cem\u003eAsarum canadense\u003c\/em\u003e) is a beloved Minnesota-native groundcover that thrives where almost nothing else will: deep, dry-to-moist shade under trees. Its lush, heart-shaped leaves form a dense, weed-suppressing carpet, and curious maroon flowers hide at the soil line in spring. Slowly spreading and long-lived, it's the perfect solution for shaded slopes, woodland gardens, and bare ground beneath shrubs in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury. Deer leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsarum canadense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 in tall, spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–7 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (flowers hidden at soil level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLush, heart-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moist, well-drained; tolerates dry shade once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Wild Ginger as a native groundcover under trees and shrubs, on shaded slopes, along woodland paths, and in rain and shade gardens. It pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade natives and slowly forms a lush carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill with compost-enriched soil, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space plants about a foot apart for groundcover coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, watering 2–3 times per week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells. Once established it tolerates dry shade but prefers steady moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soaker hose or drip line keeps the root zone evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in deep shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's one of the best native groundcovers for full to part shade under trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, Canadian wild ginger is native to Minnesota woodlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as culinary ginger?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it's an ornamental native unrelated to edible tropical ginger; grow it for foliage, not eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer reliably avoid wild ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Wild Ginger with ferns, hostas, and other shade natives for a lush, low-care woodland floor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315416289585,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/wild-ginger.jpg?v=1779864864","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/wild-ginger","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}