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Kaempferia roscoeana/Peacock Ginger
Beautiful ground cover foliage lying close to the ground with a scattering of flowers
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Scientific Name:
Kaempferia roscoeana
Common Name:
Peacock Ginger
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Pink
Light Exposure:
Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Foliage emerges late in spring and flowers in summer. Flowers last only one day, but blooming is continuous for several weeks. It is slow growing, but makes a good ground cover for small, shady places. It makes a beautiful container plant.