my mother-in-law has quite a green thumb. years ago she transplanted some of her ginger into a sunny spot in our yard. they have multiplied (good thing they are a very hearty plant) and the first bloom is something i look forward to as soon as the weather turns warm. the stalks grow to about 5 feet or so, unfortunately, not too many see this height as they grow in emma's favorite spot for hunting lizards, and therefore are often bent in half. this day, in fact, one pal was sunning himself on the leaf nearest the bloom, safely hidden from her view. they smell wonderful...sometimes the first blooming will catch me off guard until the evening i walk into the garage and that undeniable fragrance lets me know they have arrived. makes the summers feel so tropical...