Alpinia caerulea 'Atherton form' |
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 10-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline |
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Origins: Australia, QLD Other Botanical Names: Alpinia coerulea 'Atherton form', Alpinia caerulea 'Red Back' Other Common Names: Brush Shell Flower | ||||||||
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