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Genus: Asarum Species: canadense Common Name: Wild Ginger Family: Aristolochiaceae Order: Piperales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Brownish-purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-6 Note: This low maintenance rhizomatous plant has pubescence ornamental foliage, and is a good ground cover for woodland gardens or edging. Monitor plant for snails and slugs, which may chew on leaves. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, acidic, organic-rich soil.