Quick answer: Rose's wild ginger (Asarum rosei) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | not available (no wildflower.org entry |
|---|---|
| Water | species only formally described in 2017, endemic to the Blue Ridge Escarpment of NC) |
| Soil | not available |
| Bloom | not available |
| Height | not available, not available |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Rose's wild ginger
Where is Rose's wild ginger native?
Rose's wild ginger (Asarum rosei) is native to North Carolina. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Rose's wild ginger bloom?
Rose's wild ginger blooms not available. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Rose's wild ginger need?
Light: not available (no wildflower.org entry. Water: species only formally described in 2017, endemic to the Blue Ridge Escarpment of NC). Soil: not available. Mature height: not available, not available.
Is Rose's wild ginger deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Rose's wild ginger is deer-resistant.
Where can I buy Rose's wild ginger?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Asarum rosei by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Rose's wild ginger.
- Spanish dagger Yucca aloifolia
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- Seaside goldenrod Solidago sempervirens
- Threadleaf coreopsis Coreopsis verticillata
- Eastern smooth beardtongue Penstemon laevigatus
- Gulf muhly Muhlenbergia capillaris
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