Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy Uruguay evergreen clump boasts lacily-cut

evergreen clump boasts lacily-cut

In midsummer the clumps are topped with 3' tall spikes of lavender flowers

hummingbird-preferred flowers

the clumps are topped with 2' long racemes of tiny white flowers which later turn into equally large racemes of small purple berries

One sight of the perfectly formed balls of pure white held atop the magically unfolding leaves in early spring

Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy Uruguay evergreen clump boasts lacily-cutThis wonderful Japanese selection of the hardy Alpinia japonica is no relation to any member of the 1990s English pop group. The upright, glossy green, 1' long, fragrant leaves are heavily splashed with creamy white, making an eye catching addition to the woodland garden. Occasionally the clumps will throw an all green division, which is more vigorous and should be removed. In spring, the clumps are topped with white flowers with red stripes on