Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4- 6 ft. |
Plant Spread: | 2 ft. |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Magenta |
Flower Time: | Other: Repeat bloomer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Other: Dig up and cut apart red ginger roots in mid to late summer so the new plants can establish themselves before new growth begins in earnest the following spring. Plant the root cutting two inches below the surface of the soil. It's OK if the green growth |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |