Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy 3b medium green leaves are each

medium green leaves are each edged in a nice creamy white border

American native fern and is found growing in both acidic and alkaline soils on rock ledges and cliffs in the eastern US

The growth habit is similar to the species

The clumps are topped with 18" tall scapes of lavender flowers in early summer

From a very small population in the Wushan Mountains in eastern Sichuan's Three Gorges area comes this fabulous clumper

Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy 3b medium green leaves are eachThis 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