Etlingera elatior 'Sweet Pink'

This new introduction from Thailand has numerous ruffled, pale, pink bracts on long stems. The flower buds are particularly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, adding a unique flavor to salads, soups, and other dishes. Some common dishes that use the flower bud are rojak and laksa.

 

Height: 10 to 16 ft

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Growth: Clumping