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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Broadleaf
Flowers: Showy
Other: 5-6 inch tall inflorescens consists of white bracts tipped purple surrounding light yellow flowers
Flower Color: Purple
White
Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Hidden Ginger
  • Ruby Ginger

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Location: Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
Date: 2015-06-26
Location: Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
Date: 2015-06-26

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