Vital Honesty
Not to allow our sensations and desires to falsify our judgment and determine our actions.
White, lavender
Zingiberaceae
Carl Linnaeus
About 1 inch across
Smooth and waxy
Three petals and three sepals that look similar
Bilateral
Mildly fragrant
Smooth, glossy
Basal, flat on the ground
Green, sometimes with maroon or purple markings
Herbaceous perennial
Perennial
Intermittent throughout warm months
Tropical and subtropical
Moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Fertile, loamy, well-drained
Warm, not frost-tolerant
Partial shade or filtered sunlight
Pest-resistant, susceptible to rot if overwatered
Bees and other insects
South Asia and Southeast Asia
Ground cover, habitat for insects
Not specifically quoted
Attractive foliage and flowers
Culinary, medicinal
Not endangered, but sensitive to habitat loss
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