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Alpinia Species, Silver Lance Dwarf Ginger

Alpiniapumila

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Genus

Alpinia (al-PIN-ee-uh)

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Species

pumila (POO-mil-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Raleigh, North Carolina

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