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Kaempferia gilbertii /Variegated Peacock Ginger
Striking foliage, but growth does not appear until late spring after soil warms up some
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Striking foliage, but growth does not appear until late spring after soil warms up some
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Scientific Name:
Kaempferia gilbertii
Common Name:
Variegated Peacock Ginger
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Purple
Light Exposure:
Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Gilbert's peacock ginger emerges late in spring and makes a dense leafy ground cover in deep shade. The flowers are purple and white. The foliage turns a golden color in autumn.