Etlingera hemispherica ‘Black Tulip’

Etlingera hemispherica is a tight clumping ginger from the lower mountainous forest of Java. This 'Black Tulip' variety has dark green leaves with purple undersides accompanied by unusual maroon and light green blooms that are basal and tulip-like. Inflorescences and fruits (both unripe and ripe) are consumed raw or cooked. The leafy shoots are also edible.

Height: 10 to 16 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Growth: Clumping
Native Distribution: Java