Botanical Name: Common Names:
Zingiber officinale Common Ginger, Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright
Description:
Common Ginger is an exotic evergreen perennial herb with an upright, clumping habit. Flowers may be yellow, red, white or green, adding seasonal interest to the foliage. The plant produces leafy stems from underground tubers. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to edible gardens and herb plantings. It can be grown in garden beds or containers in warm climates. Grows to approx. 2m H x 0.6m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m >10m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained