JAPANESE GINGER (Zingiber mioga) - 9FE40-

Japanese ginger is a deciduous, herbaceous perennial. This species is frost-resistant and can therefore be planted in vegetable gardens. It produces beautiful edible flowers in autumn. Only the large, highly aromatic flower buds are used in cooking.
Description
Description
Main Characteristics
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Botanical Name: Zingiber mioga
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Common Name: Japanese Ginger
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Family: Zingiberaceae
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Plant Type: Herbaceous Rhizomatous Perennial
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Full-grown Height: Approximately 60–100 cm (24–39 in)
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Foliage: Bright green, elegant, and tropical.
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Flowers: Pinkish-yellow, appearing at the base of the plant in late summer.
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Fruits: Not edible, but the flower buds and young shoots are used in Japanese cuisine. are used in Japanese cuisine.
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Location: Bright partial shade or sun. filtered
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Soil: Moist, fertile, and well-drained
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Cold hardiness: Up to -10°C if protected with mulch
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Cultivation: Ideal in pots, borders, or moist flowerbeds
