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Hedychium 'Luna Moth'
Also Known As
- Hedychium x 'Luna Moth'
- Luna Moth Ginger
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Hedychium 'Luna Moth' plant details
Hedychium 'Luna Moth' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Luna Moth'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Luna Moth'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic and alkaline
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Hedychium 'Luna Moth'
Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Luna Moth' plant
How to Grow Hedychium 'Luna Moth'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hedychium for your garden
aka Hedychium consanguineum, Hedychium coronarium 'White Butterfly', Garland Flower, Hardy Ginger Lily, Hardy White Butterfly Ginger Lily, White Butterfly Ginger Lily, White Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 2'-8'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Hedychium coccineum 'Tara', Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Alpinia formosana 'Pinstripe', Hedychium formosana 'Pinstripe'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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
aka Ginger Lily, Kahili Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 3'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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