This rhizomatous perennial is almost stemless forming clumps of upright lanced-shaped silver green leaves with a dark green centre and purplish underside. The white tube-shaped flowers appear in small clusters during summer. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Kaemperia rotunda is naturally found in the tropical forests of Asia growing in well drained organic rich moist soils. It prefers a semi shaded protected position and is drought and frost tender.

The Resurrection Lily is grown for its foliage and is planted in parks and large gardens as a low border or as understorey filler. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining hillside regions establishing in 1 to 2 years from division. It is also used in tropical settings or along creek embankments and around water features. ID 624

Kaempferia (kamp-FER-ee-uh) rotunda (row-TUN-da)

Zingiberaceae	(ZIN-jee-ber-AY-see-ee)
Ginger Family