My mystery plant needs a name
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Patti Lowery Murphy on Jul 01, 2016Looks very similar to a curcuma (or hidden) lily. I think it might be in the ginger lily familyHelpful Reply
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Deb7977893 on Jul 01, 2016I agree. It looks like a ginger plant.Helpful Reply
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G-m5274252 on Jul 01, 2016I also agree. Ginger it is!!Helpful Reply
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Linda Jering on Jul 01, 2016It looks like a Chinese ground orchidHelpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Jul 02, 2016GingerHelpful Reply
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Vickey Henning on Jul 02, 2016Thanks to all who answered. After looking at ginger plants on Google, that is what my plant is.Helpful Reply
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Cathi on Jul 02, 2016I have this and it multiplies very quickly! If you don't want it to take over, I suggest planting in a bucket in the ground! Curcuma alismatifolia (Hidden lily, some call it ginger) http://stokestropicals.plants.com/Curcuma-alismatifolia-Pink-Siam-Tulip-P78.aspxHelpful Reply
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ObiaMan on Jul 02, 2016I have a very similar ginger and it spreads like mad in my garden. My flowers are much lighter pink and lower to the ground and the leaves are much larger. It is beautiful, but travels underground.Helpful Reply
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