Zones 9, 14-31, H1, H2
Partial
Ample, Moderate
Zingiber officinale
True Ginger
Zingiberaceae
Perennials
This tropical Asian plant’s rhizomes are the source of the ginger root used in cooking. To 2’4 ft. tall,with indefinite spread.Narrow, glossy bright green leaves to 1 ft. Summer flowers are yellowish green, with purple lip marked yellow; they are only rarely seen and not especially showy. Needs heat and humidity.
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