Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Shell Ginger
In German
Gayfeather
Shell Ginger
In French
Gayfeather
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Gayfeather
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Gayfeather
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Gayfeather
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Gayfeather and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Shell Ginger season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Gayfeather and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Gayfeather and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gayfeather and Shell Ginger
Care of Gayfeather and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.