Kaempferia sp. (Resurrection Lily)

Kaempferia sp. (Resurrection Lily) with dark green leaves and a small white flower close up.
Kaempferia sp. (Resurrection Lily) foliage with dark green oval leaves and a white flower.

Botanical name: Kaempferia sp.

Common name: Resurrection Lily

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Zone: 8-11

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Kaempferia grow from small globular rhizomes which grow fleshy roots. Most are low growing which colorfully marked foliage. Flowers either emerge in the spring just prior to the foliage or with the foliage continuing flowering through the summer. Most species naturally go dormant for a portion of the year.

The genus has had little attention until recently and new species are finally being published.

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