Kaempferia

Gingers ~ Kaempferia

Kaempferia alva This kaempferia has the structure much like "Silver Spot" except that the leaves are almost double the size. The flower is a tranlucent lavender. 12 inches. Shade

$ 8.00

Keampferia mansonii Perfect ground cover for a shady bed. Round dark green leaves with silver markings provide an interesting background for tiny purple flowers with touches of white. 6-8 inches Shade

Special order.

Kaempferia pulchra "Silver Spot" Low growing plants with 6" broad leaves, dark green leaves with silvery spots in bands on leaves. Plants start blooming in spring and continue until fall producing small purple blooms with white centers. 6-8 inches.

Shade

$ 8.00

Kaempferia rotunda "Asian Crocus" or "Resurrection Lily" Amazing, fragrant white orchid-like flowers with purple markings appear in spring before the leaves. Blooms right at ground level. Long leaves have a deep green feather maring down the leaf that changes to gray. Underside of the leaf is purple and hairy. Mulch in winter. 18-24 inches.

Shade Truly a winner! Sign of spring!

$ 16.00

Kaempferia grande "Grande" has the largest leaves of our kaempferias. The huge 18 inch leaves of grande are well patterened. The small pink flower appears on the ground before the foliage in the spring. The leaves appear after the bloom and provide a beautiful additional of tropical splendor for the summer.

$ 12.00

Kaempferias are a group of low growing, highly patterned givers called "peacock gingers". These make great groundcover for shade gardens and than go dormant in the winter. Planted along flagstone walks, their patterned leaves and unusual colors provide an eye-catching scene. Most reach a maximum of 12 inches in height but rotunda and grande can be two feet easily. Kaempferis prefer shade. Many new varieties are being discovered. Watch for additions to this group. For shady areas where nothing will grow, this will work!

We have many kaempferia not listed on our website, so if you need a special one, don't hesitate to ask.

Kaempferia "Satin Checks" Dark gray checks are marked on chartreuse leaves. The combination is showy and makes a great border. Light purple bloom in the center. Height to 8 inches.

$ 15.00

Kaempferia "Silver Diamonds"