Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Zingiber
(zing-ee-ber) Species: spectabile (speck-TAB-ih-lee)
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Category HerbsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage DeciduousHerbaceous Textured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Pale YellowBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |