Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy Tropical Looking Plants This has long been one

This has long been one of my favorites of the Chinese gingers since I saw a specimen at the US National Arboretum in 1994

(aka: Hexastylis lewisii) We are excited to once again offer this rarely offered Southeast US native wild ginger

compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump

Unlike most other male ferns

but dividing as they new shoots emerge is logistically easiest

Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy Tropical Looking Plants This has long been oneThis wonderful Japanese selection of the hardy Alpinia japonica is no relation to any member of the 1990s English pop group. The upright, glossy green, 1' long, fragrant leaves are heavily splashed with creamy white, making an eye catching addition to the woodland garden. Occasionally the clumps will throw an all green division, which is more vigorous and should be removed. In spring, the clumps are topped with white flowers with red stripes on