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Alpinia nutans
Also Known As
- Cinnamon Ginger
- Dwarf Cardamom Leaf
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7b-12
Alpinia nutans plant details
Alpinia nutans is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. 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 acidic, 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 nutans
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: fragrant, spreading
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia nutans
- USDA Zones: 7b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Alpinia nutans
Gardening facts about Alpinia nutans plant
How to Grow Alpinia nutans
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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 Silver Lance Dwarf Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 24"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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