upright wild ginger
Saruma henryi
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall1.5 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Soft yellow
Notes
Upright wild ginger (Saruma henryi) is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland borders, and groundcover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and spreads 18 to 36 inches wide. Soft yellow flowers appear in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Lady in Red lady fern, Stinking hellebore, and Evergold sedge.
Native range
Central China.