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Zingiber collinsii
Also Known As
- Zingiber collinsii 'Silver Streaks'
- Silver Streaks Ginger
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Zingiber collinsii plant details
Zingiber collinsii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue, green and variegated foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular 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 collinsii
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, foliage plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber collinsii
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Tejas Tropicals
Garden photo gallery of Zingiber collinsii
By: Tejas Tropicals
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Gardening facts about Zingiber collinsii plant
How to Grow Zingiber collinsii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Size
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