Although the common name for Dichorisandra thrysiflora is Blue Ginger it is not a member of the ginger family. But this is a beautiful and under utilised plant all the same.
It is a rhizomatous perennial with tall straight stems and spirally arranged large lush leaves along the length of the stem.
In autumn it produces these wonderful terminal clusters of a brilliant blue-purple flowers - which are a sight to behold.
This is a plant that grows well in humid, warm but conditions, so does well in sub tropical and tropical regions of Australia's Eastern States. Though it does grow happily in NSW and Victoria providing it has a sheltered spot.
It is great for those bright5 but shady garden beds and when grown in clumps the effect can be quite spectacular giving a shady garden corner a tropical feel during summer and colour all autumn.
In cooler climates they can be grown under glass, however the stems tend not to grow so tall.