Alpinia Zerumbet | 2024 |

It thrives in USDA zones 8–11. In cooler climates, it is often grown as a potted patio plant and brought indoors for winter.

The plant gets its name from its drooping clusters of white flower buds that resemble sea shells. When they bloom, they reveal a fiery yellow and red interior. alpinia zerumbet

Both the flowers and the foliage are highly aromatic, emitting a spicy, ginger-like scent when crushed or brushed against. Growing Conditions It thrives in USDA zones 8–11