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- Mature clump
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- Flower
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- New spring foliage
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- Flower
Scientific Name:
Hexastylis shuttleworthii
Common Name:
Shuttleworth ginger
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
hex-uh-STY-lus shuttle-WORTH-ee-eye
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Plant Hardiness Zones:
5-8
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
3-4 in. H X 6-8 in. W
Flower:
Purplish, jug shaped flower hidden beneath the leaves.
Bloom Time Notes:
Spring
Leaf:
Evergreen; leathery; heart-shaped; dark green with light markings along the veins.
Fruit:
Capsule
Wildlife:
Natural Habitat:
Rich woods; acidic soils; deciduous or mixed deciduous-conifer forests
Propagation:
Seed (stratified); division of clumps.
Bloom Time:
Sun or Shade:
Companion Plants:
Cultural Notes:
Shuttleworth ginger (Hexastylis shuttleworthii) grows in partial to full shade; well-drained, acidic soil; will spread slowly by rhizomes to form large colonies over time.
This is a very attractive groundcover and grows well in moist garden conditions.
Other Common Names: Largeflower Heartleaf, Mottled Wild Ginger