Kaempferia Rotunda

Family

Zingiberaceae

Origin

Asia & SE Asia

Description 

Peacock Ginger is a distinctive small ginger prized equally for its medicinal roots and striking visual appeal. Delicate purple and white flowers emerge first from dormant rhizomes, resembling ornate butterflies with a subtle fragrance that persists for weeks throughout summer. Following the blooms, elegant lanceolate leaves unfold—mid-green with silvery patterns and darker central veining, their undersides a deep purplish-red. This uncommon species thrives in shade, displaying its ornamental foliage after flowering concludes. The plant enters dormancy in winter as leaves fade and rhizomes rest underground.

In plains regions, expect blooms from June to September; in hilly areas, flowering extends from July through October. A sophisticated choice for gardeners seeking both therapeutic benefits and botanical intrigue.

Environment

Rich, well drained soil. Best grown in a container in a warm, sheltered and semi-shady spot. Water and feed well during the growing season

Landscape Use

Its relatively small size ginger that is best suited for growing in a container and kept at table-top height