Butterfly Ginger, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily, Whi


Scientific Name: Hedychium coronarium
Family: Zingiberaceae
Butterfly Ginger, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily, Whi(Hedychium coronarium)
Hedychium coronarium, leaves and flowers, photo by Forest & Kim Starr, starr-020803-0036
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 16,17,22-27
USDA: 9b12

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: India, Malasia

Growth Habits: Perennial, 2 to 6 feet tall

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: Prefers a soil rich in organic matter, wet at all times

Propagation: Division or root cuttings in late winter to early spring

Butterfly Ginger, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily, Whi(Hedychium coronarium)


Blooming Habits:
The white flowers are extremely fragrant and are good as cut flowers. They come in dense spikes, 6 to 12 inches long (15-30 cm). Remove the old stems after flowersare spent to promote new growth

Culture:
The Butterfly Ginger is a vigorous grower and needs to be divided yearly at least. Fertilize weekly with a balanced fertilizer


 

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