Clumping Habit Evergreen Perennial also called Native Ginger, (Blueberry Ginger
Grows to 3 Metres High
Sun / Semi-Shade
Rainforest plant – adaptable / moist soil
Green glossy elliptical leaves to 40 cm x 10 cm White tubular flowers to 10 mm on spikes to 30 cm in Spring
Blue berry fruit to 10 mm
Edible roots and fruit interior (very seedy)
Suitable as a pot plant or indoor plant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Three plants under Acacia in back garden. One in north-west corner.
Seeds planted from this 1/3/2021
One from Kumbartcho in front west garden 6/3/2021
More info:
- https://www.gardeningwithangus.com.au/alpinia-caerulea-native-ginger/
- https://sown.com.au/alpinia-caerulea-zingiberaceae-native-ginger-blue-berry-ginger/
Seeds planted 3 March 2021