Photo by Peter Richardson
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Alpinia arctiflora
Also Known As
- Booroogum
- Pleated Ginger
- Snow Ginger
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 6'-9'
- W: 6'-9'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Alpinia arctiflora plant details
Alpinia arctiflora is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 arctiflora
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall
- Uses: tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alpinia arctiflora
- USDA Zones: 9b - 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
Garden photo gallery of Alpinia arctiflora
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Alpinia arctiflora plant
How to Grow Alpinia arctiflora
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
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Alpinia for your garden
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 8"-18"
Width: 8"-36"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Alpinia purpurata 'Dwarf Red'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 24"-40"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Pink Porcelain Lily, Variegated Shell Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Alpinia formosana 'Pinstripe', Hedychium formosana 'Pinstripe'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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