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    • Photo of Globba globulifera flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Globba globulifera

    Also Known As

    • Globba globulifera 'Purple Globe'
    • Purple Globe Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Globba globulifera plant details

    Globba globulifera is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Globba globulifera

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Globba globulifera

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Globba is unique in that the flower bract is round rather than elongate. The globes are a beautiful purple in color with the 'dancers' emerging as yellow dangling sepals. Very pretty and rare to cultivation.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Globba globulifera plant

    How to Grow Globba globulifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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 clarkei

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 12"

    • dappled shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Globba clarkei 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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