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Alpinia formosana
Also Known As
- Alpinia formosana 'Pinstripe'
- Hedychium formosana 'Pinstripe'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Alpinia formosana plant details
Alpinia formosana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 formosana
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia formosana
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
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Gardening facts about Alpinia formosana plant
How to Grow Alpinia formosana
Sun Exposure
- 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
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
8a-11
Size
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- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 24"-40"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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