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    • Photo of Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131) foliage by Evan Bean

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    Buy Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131)

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-18"
    • W: 8"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    4"x6" | $20

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    Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131) plant details

    Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131) is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 sp. (DJHM13131)

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131)

    USDA Zones: 7b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Dan Hinkley collection; low growing, tropical looking, evergreen mounds of glossy foliage punctuated by 12” summer spikes of fragrant, white flowers that produce red marble size fruit where happy (little known about this one yet). Best in medium shade in rich, moist soil with an umbrella drink in hand

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131) plant

    How to Grow Alpinia sp. (DJHM13131)

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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