Family: 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 elevations of HIMALAYAS!