Wild ginger, Asarum canadense, is a low-growing deciduous plant native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. Prized for its lush foliage and shade tolerance, wild ginger is an ideal option if you are seeking ground cover plants to fill tricky, darker spots in the yard.
Found growing in rich woodland soils, you might have spotted these kidney-shaped leaves while out walking in a local forest. What you might not have noticed, however, is the unusual mauve-brown flowers that bloom underneath the leaves, as seen in the image below. This strange adaptation protects insects while they feed on the plant's nectar.
