Very slow growing, have had it in a pot to hopefully get some divisions before trying in the ground overwinter, and after 2 years it only...Read More has 2 stems. Not nearly as prolific as my white butterfly ginger. It did overwinter very well inside an unheated greenhouse though that got down to the high twenties just covered with frost cloth, so it does appear very cold hardy.
The flowers provide a dramatic effect but are unfortunately short-lived. The foliage is very attractive with straight stems. In a sandy s...Read Moreoil with a thick bed of straw on it, this plant has shown to be hardy to 0°F ! The winter was snowy, too.
Very slow growing, have had it in a pot to hopefully get some divisions before trying in the ground overwinter, and after 2 years it only...Read More
The flowers provide a dramatic effect but are unfortunately short-lived. The foliage is very attractive with straight stems. In a sandy s...Read More
Planted 12/03. Bought from Fraser's Thimble Farms - Canada. Bloomed 9/03. Beautiful flower. Spread rapidly for first year.