Alpinia nutans

Alpinia nutans Details

Alpinia nutans, commonly known as Shellflower or the Dwarf Cardamom, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and pretty flowers. It features glossy, dark green foliage which has a lush and fresh appeal. Masses of small, cream-white flowers are borne as clusters on short stems during summer. These are a great addition to an already lovely plant. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and 1 m wide, growing best in partial shade through full shade conditions on a well-drained site. In cold environments it may die back but during winter but will regenerate from storage roots once the temperature warms. It is tolerant of coastal environments provided there is good wind protection. Alpinia nutans is commonly used for shady areas, tropical gardens, or grown anywhere a lush and beautiful plant is required.