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Lovley
foliage of the Kaempferia galanga or
Lesser Galanga or
Aromatic Ginger, Sand Ginger or Resurrection Lily or Galanga or Maraba
plant |
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Kaempferia galanga
(Lesser Galanga, Aromatic Ginger, Sand Ginger, Resurrection Lily, Galanga,
Maraba) |
Family:
Zingigberaceae
Light: Parte shade-full sun
Height: 8"
Spread: 9-12"
Blooms: White with 2 purple spots on lip
Foliage: Aromatic, green,
large, round, flat spreading,
Soil: Well-drained, loose keep moist, mildly acidic (pH 6-7)
Water: Abundant
Uses: Bedding, borders, mass planting, container
Propagation: Rhizome divisions, offsets
Caution: Pollen may stain clothing
Comments:
Kaempferia galanga or
Lesser Galanga or
Aromatic Ginger, Sand Ginger or Resurrection Lily or Galanga or Maraba
plant is a
herbaceous herbal plant. This tropical perennial plant spreads by rhizomes and makes a great looking
groundcover. It goes dormant during Winter and will spring back
next Spring. The edible roots are popular used to spice in Asian
cuisine, especially to flavor rice. The leaves are used as a herb in tradional
medicine to make tea.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-10 |
