Hedychium griffithianum

Also Known As

Hardy Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

7a-11

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Hedychium griffithianum plant details

Hedychium griffithianum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium griffithianum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, exotic, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium griffithianum

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hedychium griffithianum is a great subtropical accent in the perennial border. Tropical-looking foliage provides interest all season long. Tall 30-45 cm. tall cylindrical spikes of white fragrant flowers that are truly captivating. Newly introduced to horticulture and easy to grow. They are sub-temperate and grow to specimens without much effort. Hedychium are related to the culinary ginger Zingiber officinale. Where hardy, they add subtropical foliage and exotic late summer and fall flowers to the garden. Grow in warm spots in full to part sun with rich soil and abundant moisture. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. They are also easy to grow in pots and can be protected in a frost free area for winter or grown as a houseplant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This tropical beauty produces a huge spray of fragrant butterfly-like white flowers with red stamens. Sometimes call Hardy Ginger Lily, Hedychium Gingers are more cold hardy than most gingers, They put on a great show of flowers in the summer to early fall. Loves part-shade, heat, and moisture. Cold hardy in zones 7+. Move inside for winter in colder areas. Large Rhizomes

By: Edens Blooms

Gardening facts about Hedychium griffithianum plant

How to Grow Hedychium griffithianum

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'

aka Hedychium 'Dr. Moy', Dr. Moy Hardy Ginger Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6'

Width: 2'-6'

sun - mostly shade
regular

Photo of Hedychium 'Doctor Moy' flower, foliage by plant lust

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