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Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, massing, specimen
Height 7' to 8' / 2.20m to 2.40m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America