Kaempferia pulchra

Bronze Peacock Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Ground cover
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Fast
Leaf color Green, silvery, variegated
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