A lush, low groundcover for deep shade with glossy heart-shaped leaves. The native evergreen gingers (Hexastylis) hold their leaves all winter.
Deep-shade carpets and path edges where grass won't grow.
Wants rich, moist, humusy shade. Slow to start, then a beautiful dense mat.
Evergreen Hexastylis (e.g. H. arifolia, shuttleworthii) for winter presence.
Native-plant nurseries.
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