Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow'

Also Known As

White Arrow Myoga Shade Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7a-10b

Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow' plant details

Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, container plant, foliage plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zingiber mioga 'White Arrow'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare variegated form of this culinary ginger from Japan has leaves that are margined and feathered with white. The habit is distinctive with spreading leaves to about 18 inches tall. This is probably the hardiest of the true gingers. The species is grown as a food plant in Japan for its edible young shoots and flower buds.