Dichorisandra thyrsiflora (Blue Ginger)

150 (180)cm, Blue Ginger is a perennial plant with tall annual to biannual stalks crowned by utmost showy violet-blue flower spikes in summer. It is native of tropical areas in South America (Atlantic forest, Brazil). It is easily cultivated in containers in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny (winter) to partially shaded (summer) spot. Keep slightly drier in winter at a minimum of 20°C. VII-X.