Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form]
Also Known As
- Cardamom
- Cardamon
- Cardamum
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 4'-10'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form] plant details
Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form]
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form]
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Who knew that cardamom, native to the Malabar Coast of India where it grows wild in the understory of tropical rain forests, is actually a member of the ginger family and can grow to an astonishing 12' tall. Its long, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, some reaching 2' or so, have a pale underside that contributes to its soft and attractive, almost weeping, appearance. Because cardamom will only flower and fruit in tropical conditions, most grow it as a hothouse container plant. Needs moist soil and filtered shade. This form has been hardy for us in zone 8 and possibly zone 7 with mulch.
By: Cistus Nursery
Gardening facts about Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form] plant
How to Grow Elettaria cardamomum [Hardy Form]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Elettaria for your garden
aka True Cardomom
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 3'-8'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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