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
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Kaempferia for your garden
aka Kaempferia 'Pink Lace' PPAF, Kaempferia x 'Pink Lace', Pink Lace Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
- dry in winter
aka Silver Spot Peacock Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 12"
- dappled shade - shade
- regular
- dry in winter
aka Grande Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
- dry when dormant
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