General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Other: Green with reddish reverse
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: with purple throat
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Medicinal Herb
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Thai Black Ginger
  • Thai ginseng

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Location: Modiin Israel
Date: 2019-08-21
Location: Modiin Israel

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