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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Plant Height: 3 Feet
Plant Spread: 3 Feet
Leaves: Variegated
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Variegated Pinecone Ginger
  • Variegated Pine Cone Ginger
  • Variegated Shampoo Ginger
  • Ginger

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Uploaded by dyzzypyxxy
Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-06-29
Even the "Pinecones" are variegated.
Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-06-29
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2018-09-26
The PROPER name of this ginger is Zingiber darcyi. Hardy in zone
Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-04-22
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Great pictures... by DavidofDeLand Jun 30, 2014 7:30 PM 1

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