Herb of the Year 2023 Herb of the Year Ginger Zingiber March 13, 2023March 13, 2023Tagged ginger, herb of the year The rhizome of Ginger zingiber officinale is the ginger root used for cooking. Ginger is also a tropical plant. This can be grown in St. Louis in pots, and brought indoors for the winter. Asarum canadense is the hardy wild ginger.