Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Aaraar
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Wacholder
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Genévrier
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Juniperus
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Jałowiec
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Juniperus
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Juniper
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Juniper Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Juniper are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Juniper
Care of European Wild Ginger and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.