shell ginger (Alpinia Zerumbet) - Perennials

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness zone

8-11

Minimum temperature

10°F (−12°C)

Soil type

Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

shell ginger

Alpinia Zerumbet

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial sun
Hardiness zone: 8-11
Minimum temperature: 10°F (−12°C)
Soil type: Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height6 ft-12 ft

Mature width36 in-6 ft

Plant typePerennials

Bloom seasonSpring, Summer

Foliage typeEvergreen

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe—Safe

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly—Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

shell ginger (Alpinia Zerumbet) - Perennials

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