Hedychium coronarium
Hedychium coronarium is a great subtropical accent in the perennial border with tropical foliage and exotic, fragrant, white flowers.
Hedychium coronarium is a great subtropical accent in the perennial border. Tropical-looking foliage provides interest all season long. White fragrant flowers with yellow throats arrive in fall. Plant in the sunniest hottest spot in the garden in rich soil and provide good water. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. In colder regions grow in a pot or store in dry peat moss and keep above zero.
Common Name: Butterfly Ginger - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Zingiberaceae (The Ginger Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width:
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist places along streams and on forest edges.
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