| Botanical Name |
Kaempferia galanga |
| Common Names |
Aromatic Ginger, Sand Ginger, Resurrection Lily |
| Family |
Zingiberaceae |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, China) |
| Plant Type |
Tropical rhizomatous herb |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
6–12 in. tall x 12–18 in. wide |
| Light |
Partial shade to full shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; moist but well-drained |
| Soil |
Rich, loamy, well-drained |
| Bloom Time |
Spring through summer |
| Flower Color |
White to pale lavender |
| USDA Zones |
9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Rhizome division |
| Seasonal Traits |
Winter dormant |
| Time to Harvest |
8–10 months from planting |
