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    Hedychium 'Tara'

    Also Known As

    • Hedychium coccineum 'Tara'
    • Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Hedychium 'Tara' plant details

    Hedychium 'Tara' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Tara'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Tara'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In mid-late August 'Tara' offers dramatic large firey orange and fragrant flower clusters. The most reliable bloomer for the West Coast climate and indispensable as a subtropical accent in the perennial border. Tropical-looking foliage provides interest all season long. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. In colder regions grow in a pot or store in dry peat moss and keep above zero.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    The most reliable blooming ginger for our garden. Wide green leaves on sturdy stems proudly bear tangerine orange flowers with delicious fragrance. 4' t x 2' w

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    One of the earliest flowering gingers that grow to 6' high with large orange flowers. Blooms as early as July.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Hedychium 'Tara' is a ginger (spice) that will get 6' tall in summer. Seems to like bright sunny areas in the garden. The deep green upright leaves appear late summer and are striking.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Tara' plant

    How to Grow Hedychium 'Tara'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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