Peacock Ginger, Kaempferia spp. Is a wonderful plant for those who miss their hostas up north. It has a “hosta look” to it, with its wide leaves and intricate foliage patterns. It is not a native Floridian plant, but it does well in horticultural zones 8-10. Hernando County is in Zone 9a. This nice ground cover grows about 2 feet tall and 1-4 feet wide. It likes dry to partially moist soil and it is a wonderful plant for those party sunny to shady areas in your landscape. It has little to no salt tolerance. It will shoot up small, four petaled purple flowers. Pair it with some impatiens in those shady, hard-to-grow-grass areas, and you’ll be very happy with the outcome.