GINGER BUSH --Tetradenia riparia--

African shrub has the most incredible ginger scent, you'll want to roll around in it like a cat with catnip! Medicinal use as an anti-malarial, anti-dengue, and a variety of ailments. Sometimes called Misty Plume Bush, makes wonderful fronds of white blossoms. Up to 6' tall if not pruned. Often shrouded in the mystique of its native Southern African origins, is a remarkable botanical specimen that thrives in well-drained, sunlit environments. This evergreen shrub, with its lush foliage, captivates both the eye and the senses. Its leaves exude an ethereal aroma, a complex fusion of eucalyptus and mint, that seems to transcend the ordinary, inviting a sense of intrigue and wonder. This transcendental scent is not merely a sensory delight; it possesses intriguing bioactive compounds that may contribute to its traditional medicinal uses. As a magnet for pollinators and a key player in the ecosystem, it is one of the few plants that might get pulled over by the garden police for suspicious activity...the scent is powerful!