Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane'

Also Known As

Zingiber mioga 'Nakafu'
Dancing Crane Ginger
Dancing Crane Japanese Woodland Ginger
Ginger-Variegated Japanese
Myoga Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

7a-11

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Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane' plant details

Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane' is a variegated form of this culinary ginger from Japan with leaves that are centrally feathered with white. This is probably the hardiest of the true gingers. The species is grown as a food plant in Japan for its edible young shoots and flower buds. Hardy to zone 7b.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zingiber mioga ‘Nafaku’, or Dancing Crane Ginger, is a tropical, hardy ginger displaying highly variegated, broad leaves with splashes of green and white. This upright, clumping perennial is deciduous and emerges late in Spring. Dancing Crane Ginger is best in moist, rich, well-drained soil with regular water. This plant makes a great tropical accent, in tall borders, or for cut flowers. The milky sap in the cones is used as a shampoo in Hawaii.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A rare and unusual plant – 24-36” tall upright stems with pretty variegation – tropical look – all parts of this plant are edible, however, eating it would be a shame! Small yellow flowers form at the base of the plant seem incidental to the attractive stalks of outstanding foliage! Good soil, light shade, average moisture.

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Gardening facts about Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane' plant

How to Grow Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant