Western Wild Ginger (Asarum Caudatum) is a perennial herb in the Aristolochiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Asarum caudatum is a rhizomatous, evergreen perennial herb native to moist, shaded forests of western North America, known for its heart-shaped leaves and unique, three-lobed, brownish-purple to greenish flowers.

Western Wild Ginger
Asarum Caudatum
Asarum caudatum is a rhizomatous, evergreen perennial herb native to moist, shaded forests of western North America, known for its heart-shaped leaves and unique, three-lobed, brownish-purple to greenish flowers.
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