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Dichorisandra pendula

"Blue Pendant Ginger"
Dichorisandra pendula



Code: 69155

Price: $8.50

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Family: Commelinaceae

This "Blue Ginger" relative looks like a costus or ginger with its jointed stems with glossy leaves faintly banded silver and purplish-blue beneath. Blooms continually from summer to autumn with clusters of sky blue flowers that droop in a pendant fashion from each stem. Grows to 3 feet tall. It should be planted in a partially shaded, moist location. Use it to provide an exotic tropical look with its rare color. It is also well suited as a patio pot plant. Root hardy in zone 9. Origin: Brazil.

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