Hedychium coronarium - Other names are; Butterfly Ginger Lily, white garland-lily, White Ginger Lily. Upright herbaceous perennial. Belongs to Zingiberaceae family. USA hardiness Zone- (8 – 10). RHS has awarded it Award of Garden Merit.
It can height from 3- 6 feet. Width is 2 to 3 ft. Water need is medium. Maintenance requirement is medium.
Its origin is from eastern Himalayas- India/ Nepal/Java. Has naturalized in other areas as well. Likes hot and humid summers and moist soil. No serious insect or disease problems.
Containers may be sunk into ground water garden or pond. Stream and cottage gardens. Has many medicinal uses.
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| Bloom is white, showy and fragrant. |
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| Individual flower resemble butterfly. |
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| Growth through rhizome in spring. |
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| Home landscape/ containers. |
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| Bloom time is late summer to early fall. |
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| Well drained moist soil. |
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| Full sun to partial shade. |
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| Plant along water channel. |
May you enjoy reading, viewing and planting this butterfly ginger lily.
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