Zone 6 - 9

This hardy ginger has dark leaves with deep red backs. It forms clumps with showy thick, deep red stems. ‘Spice Island' has lavender purple, orchid-like flowers on the top of the stalks in mid summer. It can be used as a tropical element or in mixed shade beds. Good container plant. Best grown in a cool woodland setting. Keep it out of the hot summer sun. Mulch deeply for winter or grow it in a pot and overwinter it indoors. (16")

1 gallon container size

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