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Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during warmer months. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Also known as Asarabacca · European Ginger · European Ginger Root
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Asarum europaeum is a low-growing evergreen perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves, forming a dense groundcover.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial to full shade.
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Protect from direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
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Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
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Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.
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Ideal range 15-20°C.
Outdoor, Indoor
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Feed sparingly during the growing season.
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Use diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during warmer months. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove any dead or damaged leaves in spring. Trim to maintain shape if necessary.
Easily propagated by division of clumps in spring or autumn. Can also be grown from seed, but this is slower.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring. Use a well-draining potting mix and a slightly larger pot.
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Photos of European Wild Ginger (Asarum europaeum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Piperales |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae |
| Genus | Asarum |
| Species | Asarum europaeum |
Similar in genus Asarum
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