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Kaempferia pulchra

Also Known As

  • Peacock Ginger
  • Peacock Plant
  • Resurrection Lily

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Kaempferia pulchra plant details

Kaempferia pulchra is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with bronze, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kaempferia pulchra

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and variegated
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kaempferia pulchra

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

Gardening facts about Kaempferia pulchra plant

How to Grow Kaempferia pulchra

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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