Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Western Europe
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Buttonbush
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Button Strauch
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Asarum
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush
Wondering what are the properties of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush? We provide you with everything About European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush. European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns and Buttonbush doesn't have thorns. Also European Wild Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Buttonbush has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush
Care of European Wild Ginger and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.