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Mondia whytei

by Johan Wentzel

Mondia whytei
Common Name
White's ginger
Plant Type
Climber
Mondia whitei is an excellent garden subject where a climber is needed for providing a shaded area. It is frost sensitive.
Plant Description

Mondia whytei, or White's ginger, is truly a versatile and magical African herb – Mondia whitei is an excellent garden subject where a climber is needed for providing a shaded area. The roots are aromatic and apparently taste like ginger or liquorice and have an aroma reminding one of vanilla.

Mondia whitei grows vigorously and is frost tender - plant in a protected spot

Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
5m
Region
KwaZulu Natal
Habitat
Forest
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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