Butterfly Ginger -

(Hedychium coronarium 'White Ginger')

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Other Common Names: White Ginger Lily, White Ginger, Garland Lily,
Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Hedychium Species: coronarium Cultivar: 'White Ginger'

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Plant Type: Perennial, Tropical

Temp / Zone: Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, Zone 11 · Above 40° F

Sun Exposure: Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Average

Growth Rates: Fast, Moderate

Flower Color: Cream, White

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: 1' to 2'

Average Height: 4' to 5', 5' to 6'

Fragrances: Fragrant Flowers

Season of Color: Early Summer Blooms, Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Background, Containers / Planters, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Tall, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Hummingbird, Perennial

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
I plant ginger lilies in well-drained but moist soil. Hedychium coronaria prefers growing in sun to morning sun with afternoon shade.

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