About
A bulbous perennial from the southeastern United States with narrow, grass-like, dark green leaves and upright sprays of small, star-shaped, off-white to cream flowers in late summer, followed by striking, star-shaped seed pods. A graceful species for a moist, sunny border with reliably warm summers.
About the genus
Zingiber are aromatic rhizomatous perennials with alternate, oblong leaves in two ranks, and cone-like inflorescences with overlapping, sometimes brightly coloured bracts, and 3-petalled flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.