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Buy Alpinia sp.
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 8a-11
3x5" tall | $17
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Alpinia sp. plant details
Alpinia sp. is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - 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.
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia sp.
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - 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. plant
How to Grow Alpinia sp.
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - 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
- yellow
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6'-9'
Width: 6'-9'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 3'-7'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-10"
Width: 24"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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