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Blue Ginger

~ Blue Ginger

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

The Blue Ginger plant is a popular ornamental landscaping plant for the tropical outdoor garden.
The plant produces attractive, three-petaled flowers that are bluish in color with small yellow centers. For those of us who are more imaginative, it may look like a bunch of grapes, except that is held upright!  This plant is suitable for growing indoors.

Height: 6-8 ft.

Spacing: 18-24 inches

Sun Exposure: Light Shade

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