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Alpinia zerumbet

Also Known As

  • Shell Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Alpinia zerumbet plant details

Alpinia zerumbet is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink, white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 zerumbet

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia zerumbet

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Alpinia zerumbet plant

How to Grow Alpinia zerumbet

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly 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
    • white
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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