Summary
This lustrous evergreen perennial is a welcome addition in the shady border. In the spring and summer months, the heart-shaped leaves of this ginger are dark green with lighter sage-green mottling, turning maroon-purple in autumn and persisting through winter. The 6” tall mounds of pest free evergreen foliage performs best in well drained soils. Once established, cyclamen-leaved ginger tolerates moderate drought conditions. The inconspicuous burgundy-brown flowers are borne at ground-level beneath the leaves in early spring. Cyclamen-leaved ginger is attractive against a backdrop of mosses. It also combines well with Thelypteris noveboracensis, Enemion biternatum, Iris cristata, or Carex laxiculmis ‘Hobb’.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
partial-shade, shade - Foliage Character
evergreen - Soil Moisture
average - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
purple, red - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
black
Additional Information
Alabama Plants, USDA Plants Database, Flora of North America