Alpinia purpurata (jungle queen) bears showy and white flowers during mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte, bold textured, evergreen and aromatic. The stems are fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, container, cut flowers, specimen and tropical.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Alpinia purpurata (jungle queen) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
