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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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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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Plant Type
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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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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'-9'
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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