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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 fiery 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. 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.

    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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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Alpinia formosana

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Hedychium gardnerianum

    aka Ginger Lily, Kahili Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 3'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Hedychium gardnerianum flower, foliage, form by mauroguanandi
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    Hedychium greenii

    aka Red Ginger

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • high
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