Plants in genus alpinia
Alpinia japonica
Alpinia japonica, or hardy ginger lily, is a compact plant with arching stalks and fragrant green leaves. It produces white flowers with red striping in late spring, adding a tropical touch to gardens. This plant is well-suited for part sun to light shade conditions.
Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'
Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata', also known as Shell Ginger, is a striking foliage plant with large leaves featuring yellow and green stripes. It can be grown in the ground or in containers, making a great accent or centerpiece for poolside pots.
Alpinia japonica 'Green Waves'
Alpinia japonica 'Green Waves' is a unique form of ginger with exceptionally wavy, cardamom-scented foliage. It forms a 2-foot tall by 6-foot wide specimen in three years and prefers morning sun or high, open shade. This drought-tolerant plant remains evergreen unless temperatures drop below 15°F.
Alpinia japonica 'Extra Spicy'
Alpinia japonica 'Extra Spicy' is a hardy Japanese selection with upright, glossy green leaves that are fragrant and heavily splashed with creamy white. It occasionally produces all-green divisions and features white flowers with red stripes on terminal spikes in spring.
Alpinia pumila
Alpinia pumila is a diminutive groundcover native to the mountain valleys of southern China. It features cardamom-scented leaves with broad silver streaks and produces bright red basal flower spikes in spring. This evergreen plant thrives in mild climates and is ideal for shaded gardens, adding fragrance and color to the landscape.