Hedychium coronarium

Butterfly Ginger, Garland Flower, Butterfly Lily

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Orange, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing