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Kaempferia

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Genus

Kaempferia (kaymp-FER-ee-a)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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muttlover

Marysville, OH (Zone 5b) | December 2011 | neutral

This plant is listed as one safe to have in a household with cats by the ASPCA.

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