Chinese Keys Galangal Ginger (Fingerroot)- Boesenbergia rotunda Bean The 'Velvet Elvis' elephant ear

The 'Velvet Elvis' elephant ear is named for its dark green velvety leaves with bright white veins

moist to dry

fertile soil

The Imperial Red Elephant Ear sets itself apart from other varieties with its striking red stems

Chinese Keys Galangal Ginger (Fingerroot)- Boesenbergia rotunda Bean The 'Velvet Elvis' elephant earThe Chinese Keys plant (Boesenbergia rotunda) is highly sought after for its culinary and medicinal benefits. The leaves, shoots, and long, finger like roots are edible. The plant produces small, pink flowers. If you're going for a unique specimen, this is the one! Some other common names you may see this plant go by are Fingerroot, Chinese Ginger, Lesser Galangal, or Krachai. Mature height: 12 24 inches Light: Full sun is fine, but part shade is