Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island' (Hardy Alpine Ginger) Spring Best in the lightly shaded

Best in the lightly shaded garden

Family:  Proteaceae

For better color

Notes:  Parrotia-like structure and with showy red flowers when little else is blooming

simple wavy margins

Roscoea purpurea 'Spice Island' (Hardy Alpine Ginger) Spring Best in the lightly shadedFamily: Zingiberaceae Zone: 6 9 Natural Range: Hybrid Soil: Average to moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Part shade, sun Height: 16 Bloom time: June to August Pest Resistance: Deer and Rabbit Attributes: Deciduous, late emerging perennial. Dark green and reddish purple foliage with red stems and underside of leaves. Beautiful large purple flowers resembling an orchid. Notes: Unique foliage among this late flowering HARDY GINGER from upper