Hexastylis virginica

Virginia Heartleaf, Wild Ginger

Family: Aristolochiaceae Birthwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Ground cover, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America