perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 9a – Zone 11b
Ginger is a tropical perennial rhizomatous herb valued for its pungent, aromatic underground rhizomes used fresh or dried in cooking and traditional medicine. It produces tall, lance-like foliage and delicate flowers, thriving in warm, humid conditions with consistent moisture.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
Southeast Asia
Function & Care
medicinaledibledynamic accumulator
Edible Parts
root
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
division
Notable Cultivars
Common culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale 'Roscoe') is the standard type for fresh and dried rhizome production. Variegata features variegated foliage and is grown more ornamentally, though still producing usable rhizomes.
