Alpinia formosana
PINSTRIPE GINGER
Zingiberaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Alpinia satsumensis, Languas formosana

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Alpinia formosana
PINSTRIPE GINGER
Zingiberaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & red

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: mid green; striped white


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, large planter, mass planting, accents, border, fire retardant, poolside

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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