Shampoo Ginger (Awapuhi) - Zingiber zerumbet Salad Tree It's easy to see why

It's easy to see why with its attractive black-blue stems and intense ribbing on the underside of the leaves

Elephant ears' attributes become even more defined when they mature

Eastern Brown Turkey

Okinawa also makes a great groundcover

Shampoo Ginger (Awapuhi) - Zingiber zerumbet Salad Tree It's easy to see whyThe Shampoo ginger, or Zingiber zerumbet, looks great in landscapes and is also used in food production, medicine, and cosmetics. An essential ingredient in many hair care products, the Shampoo ginger is aptly named. You may know it from your hair shampoo bottle as awapuhi. Average mature height: 3 to 4 feet Light: Full to part sun Water: Average needs Zones: 7b 11