Etlingera elatior
Etlingera elatior
$5.00
One packet contains 20 seeds.
Etlingera elatior, a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), is also known as the torch ginger, wild ginger, torch lily, wax flower, or porcelain rose. Native to Southeast Asia, it is used as an ornamental throughout the tropics, valued for its stunning display of large pink flowers atop tall stems. The herbaceous perennial reaches up to 5 m (16 ft) tall and grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Its spicy, edible young flower buds are cooked in Asian stir fries, and sliced stems are added to soups and curries.
Suitable for outdoor planting in USDA plant hardiness zones 10 to 12
Minimum tested germination rate is 71%
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