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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Vulnerable
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Common names
  • Ginger

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Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2013-07-07
Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2013-09-11
Location: my garden, Sarasota FL
Date: 2013-09-01
Comments:
  • Posted by dyzzypyxxy (Sarasota, Fl) on Aug 24, 2014 1:54 PM concerning plant:
    Don't grow this ginger for flowers. They are somewhat small and hide under the foliage. The beautifully corduroy-textured, striped foliage is the true feature of this plant. It has a rather lax habit, so give it some room to sprawl, lots of water, and good shade.

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