Commonly called shell ginger because its individual shell pink flowers, resemble sea shells and its rhizomes have a ginger-like aroma. Distinguishing feature is that its flowers droop from the ends of leafy stems rather than rise directly from plant rhizomes. Waxy, light pink flower buds open to tubular flowers with yellow inside lips and red throats. Flowers are fragrant.
Exposure: Full Sun, part sun
Water: Average
Foliage Color: Green
Flower Colors: Waxy white or pinkish hang in clusters
Height: 3-10 ft
Spread: 2-4 ft
Fertilize: Every couple of weeks
Soil: Organically rich, well draining