Shell Ginger
Alpinia zerumbet · Zingiberaceae
A robust clumping ginger with arching leafy canes and drooping sprays of waxy shell-pink buds opening to yellow-and-red flowers. A lush, fragrant screening and feature plant for warm, sheltered gardens.
At a glance
Good for
- Feature / Specimen
- Fragrant / Perfumed
- Shade Tree
- Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic