Alpinia zerumbet, Shell Ginger. Kusamono Native Range: Southeast Europe to

Native Range: Southeast Europe to Western Asia

This is an excellent species for places with a Mediterranean climate

edible drupes in late summer

attractive flowers

Alpinia zerumbet, Shell Ginger. Kusamono Native Range: Southeast Europe toUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8 Native Range: East Asia Soil: Moist, well drained, neutral to acidic. Light: Full sun to part shade. Height in the Garden: Up to 6'+ in the garden. Attributes: This clone has erect, white flower clusters as opposed to the typical pendulous clusters. It is quite tall and gradually spreads to be a wide as is tall. It can easily dug and divided to maintain width and or propagate it. Notes: It will grow down to zone 8 under