Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alpinia zerumbet Variegata Variegated Shell Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Shrub Like
Description:
An evergreen, tropical rhizomatous perennial commonly known as Shell Ginger. Generally grown as an ornamental although their leaves can be used in traditional medicine and for culinary purposes. The can grow up to 3m tall in upright clumps, producing pink flowers which resemble sea shells in shape. Can be used in landscape as a great accent plant because of its attractive bright foliage.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Well Drained
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