Dwarf Ginger
 
Summer Flowering, 100cm x 70cm
 
 Makes a clump of lance-shaped, dark green and long [to 50cm] leaves.  ( Not invasive)The strong stems carry a dense spike of very fragrant flowers, coloured creamy-white with an orange blotch at the base. Suitable for moist, but not boggy, soil with plenty of humus and in sun or light shade. This plant should be protected from heavy frosts. Himalaya.