Chinese Wild Ginger Flower

Did you know

• The flowers bloom at ground level, often hidden beneath the leaves, and are pollinated by ground-dwelling beetles and flies.
• The stunning silver-patterned leaves make it one of the most ornamental ground covers for deep shade.
• Despite its common name, it is not related to culinary ginger but gets the name from a similar spicy root aroma.
• The flowers attract pollinators by mimicking the smell and appearance of decaying organic matter.
• The heart-shaped leaves with intricate silver markings look almost painted, earning it the name 'splendid' wild ginger.

Color meanings

Uses

• shade ground cover
• woodland gardens
• ornamental foliage