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Steve L · 02-09-2009, 10:59 AM

The ginger Alpinia Nutans has frequently been confused with Amomum Cardamomum. It is a foliage plant growing 3 to 4 feet. It almost never blooms. (Mine bloomed for the first time in 10 years last year). The leaves are spice scented when rubbed. It is hardy to zone 7. Shade plant. I bet you 10 bucks that's your plant. I thought I had a picture in my gallery but don't see it. I'll check my Photobucket account later.

Steve

02-09-2009, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Steve L Steve L's Photo Gallery Location: Lake Charles, La Find me on the map! Zone: Zone 9 Name: Steve L Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 612 BananaBucks : 61,596 Feedback: 6 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 412 Times in 166 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Cardamons - how hardy are they The ginger Alpinia Nutans has frequently been confused with Amomum Cardamomum. It is a foliage plant growing 3 to 4 feet. It almost never blooms. (Mine bloomed for the first time in 10 years last year). The leaves are spice scented when rubbed. It is hardy to zone 7. Shade plant. I bet you 10 bucks that's your plant. I thought I had a picture in my gallery but don't see it. I'll check my Photobucket account later. Steve