Alpinia purpurata '~Species'
Red Ginger, Shell Ginger, Ostrich Plume
Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger
| Type | Annual, perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Late Summer, Late Winter |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, screen |
| Height | 7' to 10' / 2.20m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |