8 inch long loose terminal flower spikes have individual flowers that are yellow with reddish stamens. The rhizome is used for purfumery in Asia. Grows to about 6 feet tall. Leaves are 14 inches long by 5 inches wide. Flower spikes are dense, like a 4 inch ball.
Individual flowers are white with white stamens.
Grows to a height of about 12 inches with a spread up to 18 inches. Leaves have a cream spotted varigation. Flowers are lavender and about 2 inches across. In my opinion, the Kaempferias will probably replace hosta in the deep south as a shade flowering plant. Kaempferia pulchra 'Silver Spot' Flowers are lavender.