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Alpinia pumila
Also Known As
- Silver Lance Dwarf Ginger
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-10"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 8a-12
Alpinia pumila plant details
Alpinia pumila is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 Alpinia pumila
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring
- Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia pumila
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Alpinia pumila plant
How to Grow Alpinia pumila
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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See other plant types of Alpinia for your garden
aka Pink Porcelain Lily, Variegated Shell Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Alpinia formosana 'Pinstripe', Hedychium formosana 'Pinstripe'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Booroogum, Pleated Ginger, Snow Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-9'
Width: 6'-9'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Guillainia purpurata, Red Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 3'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cinnamon Ginger, Dwarf Cardamom Leaf
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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