Dwarf Peacock Ginger Plant Kaempferia (Kaempferia angustifolia Silver Striped) is a rare, multi-use ginger native to Southeast Asia. This low-growing plant doubles as a groundcover with shimmering silver-striped foliage and aromatic rhizomes, used in herbal remedies, teas, and regional cooking. It belongs to the same family as turmeric and galangal.
The plant is valued for its mildly spicy flavor in teas and culinary infusions, and its rhizomes are traditionally used for digestive, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic purposes in folk medicine. Its compact size fits edible understory layers, containers, and herbal beds, while silver-flecked foliage adds beauty and biodiversity. For growing, plant in rich, well-drained soil with partial to full shade, in warm, humid climates, with regular moisture, and avoid soggy conditions during dormancy. In cooler regions, overwinter indoors or grow seasonally. Harvest rhizomes after the first full season and propagate by dividing rhizomes in spring or early summer.
Product summary:
- Kaempferia angustifolia ‘Silver Striped’ with silver-striped foliage.
- Aromatic rhizomes used in herbal remedies, teas, and regional cooking.
- Mildly spicy flavor for teas and culinary infusions.
- Traditionally valued for digestive, anti-inflammatory, adaptogenic properties.
- Compact size fits edible understory layers, containers, herbal beds.
- Native to Southeast Asia; related to turmeric and galangal.
- Growing conditions: rich, well-drained soil with partial to full shade.
- Climate and care: warm, humid climates with regular moisture; avoid soggy dormancy.
