Japanese ginger, also known as Myoga

Japanese ginger exhibits broad, lance-shaped leaves, each growing to about 12 inches long (30 cm) with a bright green hue. The leaves sprout from a central, upright stem, giving the plant a lush, bushy appearance. In its blooming season, japanese ginger produces delicate, pale-yellow flowers that are often partially hidden beneath its foliage. The flowers have a unique, translucent quality, and the plant has a fibrous, rhizomatous root system typical of its family. Japanese ginger matures to a height of roughly 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) with a similar spread.