Red button ginger is flowering ginger native to Central America, comprising 52 genera and 1,300 species.
The plant will grow slowly, blooming in its second or third year and eventually reaching a mature height of 3 to 4 feet. The best time to plant red button ginger is in the early spring (or year-round in tropical environments). Hummingbirds are attracted to their red cone. Red button ginger is an eye-catching addition to the garden, with its glossy green, oval-shaped foliage, and ruby red spiky cones producing vibrant orange flowers.