Zingiber mioga 'Dancing Crane'

Mioga Ginger, Japanese Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen
Height 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread 12" to 16" / 30cm to 40cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green, variegated, yellow
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage