GINGER 'Golden Flowered' --Zingiber chrysanthum--

A ginger from montane forests in the Himalayas to 1700 m (5600 ft.) with shoots to about 1.2 m (4 ft.) tall that spring from an underground rhizome. In summer, small flowers are produced from a compact inflorescence at ground level, followed by a very attractive cluster of bright red fruits. In winter the shoots die down to the ground. One of the hardier gingers, Z. chrysanthum does well in most temperate climates with reasonably warm summers and winters without excessive freezes. Hardiness can be improved by a thick cover of mulch during the cold part of the year.Cultural RequirementsSun Exposure Light shade in dry, hot climatesLight shade in all climatesDeep shade when youngFrost Tolerance ModerateWater Requirements HighWind Tolerance LowAppearanceGrowth Rate FastGrowth Form Deciduous PerennialOrnamental Value PrettyUsesProperties DeciduousFloweringHazards Child and Pet FriendlyGardening Ground CoverLandscapingMass PlantingOrnamentalPotted