Cardamon Ginger

Alpinia calcarata

Cardamon ginger is an evergreen, leafy, ginger plant that grows in clumps and makes an excellent low screen that adds a tropical feel to any garden. While the seeds don't resemble true cardamon the leaves can be used in desserts, to add flavour when steaming rice or used to wrap fish. The height is 2m. High tolerance of frost Pollination - no.