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Kaempferia pulchra or Peacock Ginger or Resurrection Lily or Peacock
Plant
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Kaempferia pulchra
(Peacock Ginger, Ressurection Lily, Peacock Plant) |
Family:
Zingigberaceae
Light: Full-part sun
Height: 6-12"
Spread: 9-12"
Blooms: Violet, late Spring
Foliage: Variegated,
nice pattern of leaves - bronze-green with white blotches, smooth
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Abundant
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container, cut flowers
Propagation: Rhizome division
Caution: Pollen may stain clothing
Comments: Kaempferia pulchra or Peacock Ginger or Resurrection
Lily or Peacock Plant is a
beautiful tropical perennial bulb plant with interesting variegation in
its leaves. It spreads by rhizomes and makes a great looking
groundcover. It goes dormant during Winter and will spring back
next Spring.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10 |
