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    • Photo of Zingiber clarkei flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Zingiber clarkei

    Also Known As

    • Zingiber clarkii

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10a

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    Zingiber clarkei plant details

    Zingiber clarkei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber clarkei

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: rare, showy, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber clarkei

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zingiber clarkii is a species from northern India that grows to about 5 feet. It is unique among Zingibers in that the 12" long inflorescence is produced from the terminal or end of the stems rather than from the base of the plant(basal). The flowers are a very pretty light yellow with maroon dotted lips. This is a very cold hardy dormant Ginger. These are seed grown seedlings.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Zingiber clarkei plant

    How to Grow Zingiber clarkei

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 1'-5'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zingiber citriodorum 'Chiang Mai Princess'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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