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    Globba clarkei

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Globba clarkei plant details

    Globba clarkei is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with dappled shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Globba clarkei

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Globba clarkei

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Globba clarkei is a species from northern Thailand into Nepal. It has pretty little yellow flowers thinly clustered on its stems. Due to its habitat it is very cold hardy. I have not seen this Globba offered in the US. These are small seedlings.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Globba clarkei plant

    How to Grow Globba clarkei

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Globba winitii 'White Dragon'

    aka Globba alba 'White Dragon', White Dragon Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • dappled shade - shade
    Photo of Globba winitii 'White Dragon' flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Globba globulifera

    aka Globba globulifera 'Purple Globe', Purple Globe Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • dappled shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Globba globulifera flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Globba schomburgkii

    aka Globba schomburgkii 'Yellow Dancing Lady', Yellow Dancing Lady Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • dappled shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Globba schomburgkii flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Globba sp. 'Blue Hawaii'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Globba sp. 'Blue Hawaii' flower by Tejas Tropicals
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    Globba sp. 'Green Dragon'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Globba sp. 'Green Dragon' flower by Tejas Tropicals
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