Variegated Peacock Ginger, Variegated Ginger Lily

Kaempferiagilbertii

Genus
Kaempferia (kaymp-FER-ee-a)
Species
gilbertii (gil-BERT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chiefland, Florida

Naples, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Hahira, Georgia

Conroe, Texas

Katy, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Saint Cloud, FL (Zone 9b) | September 2010 | positive

M
Conroe, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2004 | positive

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