TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Kaempferia pulchra, Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily

Kaempferia pulchra

Peacock Ginger, Resurrection Lily
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Burma
USDA Zone: 8-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantShadeModerate waterOrnamental foliagePink flowersDeciduous plant

A very low growing and compact ginger blooming continuously through summer. The foliage of this Kaemferia has a silvery cast, making the plants stand out in shady areas of the garden. In mid-summer the plants have numerous pink-purple blossoms that seem to have a metallic sheen. The almost sparkling blooms mingle perfectly with the silvery foliage and brighten the woodland garden.


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