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    Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot'

    Also Known As

    • Silver Spot Peacock Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot' plant details

    Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with variegated foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This beautiful shade loving ginger has 6" round leaves with three rows of silver spots arranged across them as if an artist had performed a natural masterpiece. It has small purple flowers.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot' plant

    How to Grow Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot'

    • Sun Exposure

      • dappled shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Kaempferia 'Pink Lace'

    aka Kaempferia 'Pink Lace' PPAF, Kaempferia x 'Pink Lace', Pink Lace Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Kaempferia 'Pink Lace' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Kaempferia 'Grande'

    aka Grande Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Kaempferia 'Grande' foliage by Almost Eden
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