Alpinia caerulea

Wild Ginger

Zingiberaceae

Description:

A clumping perennial herb with erect stems and large light-green leaves. Produces white flowers in summer, followed by bright blue edible fruit. Ideal as an understorey feature plant, along creek edges, or around ponds.

Special Features:

Young rhizome tips, buds, and roots edible, with a ginger-like taste
Attracts birds and bees (Wheen Bee Foundation)
Provides frog habitat

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Tree/Shrub Height:

Erect, multi-stemmed herb to 3m

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Flower Colour:

White

Alpinia caerulea - Wild Ginger

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