Kaempferia rotunda

Ginger, Asian Crocus, Resurrection Lily

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green, purple, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage