Asarum canadense - Heart leaf ginger

Asarum canadense - Heart leaf gingerWild ginger is a low growing plant about 6" to 12" inches in height. with large heart shaped leaves. It usually grows in large patches and can be used as a groundcover. The leaves persist into fall and go dormant with the onset of winter. The root is fragrant and has a pleasant odor.

Recurvatum trillium is another red trillium and its leaves are shaped differently than the others

It has an unusual looking yellow bloom and fern-like foliage

It has white blooms on a stem and three large leaves

It is an early spring plant

One of the best plants of this type

It requires full sun but is tolerant of poor soil conditions

It likes well-drained soil and normally grows on north or east facing slopes

Wood betony is a low growing woodland plant spreading to create a dense cluster of plants

It goes dormant in summer but will put out leaves in fall when moisture permits

it is easy to grow if planted in a suitable location

False Solomon seal is a fairly tall woodland plant with upright stems and stair-stepped leaves

This plant is a prolific self-sower and can increase its number if it is planted in a favorable location