Names like Queen Lily and Emperor belong to an incredible group or genera of gingers called Curcuma, and they are among the most beautiful plants you can grow in the landscape. As the names suggest, ...

The new ginger known as Emperor has caused quite a commotion at my house. Everyone loves it. First, let me admit I have never been a huge fan of variegated plants. There are some cannas, hostas and ...

Don’t you love a plant with a secret? Take queen lily ginger (Curcuma petiolata), for example. The brightly-colored flowers that draw you in turn out not to be flowers at all! This is one of many ...

Hidden lily ginger or hidden ginger belongs to the genus Curcuma. This species is unique in that it blooms before the foliage grows out in the spring. This allows the flower spikes to be clearly seen.

Names like Queen Lily and Emperor belong to an incredible group or genera of gingers called Curcuma, and they are among the most beautiful plants you can grow in the landscape. As the names suggest, ...

Q: This lovely volunteer flower comes up each spring just outside our breakfast nook. My husband and I enjoy it for the few weeks that it lasts. We have no idea what this is, but would like to know. A ...