Alpinia mutica
A hardy clumping ginger with thick lush foliage with a spicy scent when rubbed. Produces upright shell-like flowers. Great as a lush under-storey filler.

Typical height: 1.5 to 2m
Climate: Quite cold tolerant. Grows well anywhere in Australia.
Light conditions: Full sun to part shade
Growth habit: Clumping, very bushy
Growing conditions: Moist well drained soil, rich in organic matter
Flowers: Spring