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Care decision	Wild gingerAsarum canadense
Light	Part shade to full shade. Illinois Extension: wild ginger
Water	Prefers reliable moisture with drainage; evaluate dry-shade performance cautiously after establishment.
Soil & growing mix	Humus-rich woodland soil that stays moist without persistent saturation.
Mature size	About 6–12 inches high; spreading colonies can extend beyond individual planting positions. Illinois Extension: wild ginger
Growing season	Deciduous foliage; small, inconspicuous flowers near ground level in spring.
Winter & climate	Illinois Extension lists USDA zones 4–8; confirm local performance near warm-range limits.
Container fit	Usually planted in the ground. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	A cool shaded site with moisture is a better starting point than the driest space beneath a tree. Published hardiness ranges differ, so use local experience for warm sites and treat winter leaf loss as normal deciduous behavior.
Equipment to consider	Wilcox All-Pro 202S 14-inch digging trowel Water Right Everyday 400 Series, 7/16 inch × 50 feet, Olive
Evidence & next steps	Groundcovers guides → Plant Groundcovers in Dry Shade Without Sacrificing Tree Roots Space Groundcover Plugs for the Establishment Work You Can Maintain Screen a Groundcover for Regional Spread Before It Becomes Your Next Weed Read the growing reference NC State Extension: Asarum canadense Wisconsin Extension: wild ginger

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