Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
Western Europe
China
Types
Not Available
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Headache
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
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
Gardenia
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Gardenia
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Gardenia
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Gardenie
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Gardénia
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Gardenia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
gardênia
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Gardenia
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Gentianales
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixoroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About European Wild Ginger and Gardenia. European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also European Wild Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Gardenia 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 Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
European Wild Ginger and Gardenia Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia
Care of European Wild Ginger and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.