Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy Tropical Looking Plants Unlike most other male ferns

Unlike most other male ferns

but dividing as they new shoots emerge is logistically easiest

the 2' wide clumps are topped with a splendid display of dark lavender buds

Each 2' wide clump resembles an upside-down dish of 3-day-old blue spaghetti after rigor mortis has set in

Alpinia japonica Extra Spicy Tropical Looking Plants Unlike most other male fernsThis wonderful Japanese selection of the hardy Alpinia japonica is no relation to any member of the 1990s English pop group. The upright, glossy green, 1' long, fragrant leaves are heavily splashed with creamy white, making an eye catching addition to the woodland garden. Occasionally the clumps will throw an all green division, which is more vigorous and should be removed. In spring, the clumps are topped with white flowers with red stripes on