| Blue Fruited Ginger | |
| Alpinia caerulea | |
| a.k.a. Native Ginger, Australian Blue Ginger |
Blue fruited relative of shell ginger. Fruits are alledgedly edible and have a lemon-like flavor.
Description: Herbaceous shrub to 1-4ft.
Hardiness: Plants are hardy to
short frosts, but will re-grow from roots if temperatures drop below
freezing.
Growing Environment: Plants grow well in tropical and subtropical climates, and
like moist conditions, but will grow fine in arid climates with supplemental
water. Grow in shade or part shade.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Usually grown as an ornamental for its pretty flowers and blue colored fruit. This species is also grown for its edible qualities, both fruits, and young shoot tips are edible.
Native Range: Native to Australia.