COMMON NAME Variegated Shell Ginger |
BOTANICAL NAME Alpinia zerumbet |
HEIGHT 6′ |
WIDTH 5′ |
EVERGREEN |
COLD TOLERANCE 32° F for foliage |
SOIL TYPE Moist |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE No |
SALT TOLERANCE No |
FLOWER Drupe of white flowers. |
MONTH OF COLOR Flowers infrequently in warm weather. |
FRUIT Green to orange fruits that crack and reveal many pale seeds when dry and mature. Inedible. |
COMMENTS Very attractive variegated plant, with yellow and green lined leaves. Prefers some shade and moist conditions. Very fragrant. |
PRICE 3 gallon $13 |