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Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300')

Also Known As

  • Hedychium sp. 'PJ 218 Yunan 7300'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300') plant details

Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300') is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300')

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300')

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cool ginger from a relatively high altitude collection in Yunan, this is potentially one of the Hardiest gingers in cultivation. We would love to hear some feedback as to where it proves hardy. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300') plant

How to Grow Hedychium sp. PJ 218 (Yunan, 7300')

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 2'-8'

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  • even moisture - regular
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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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Plant Type

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Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 3'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - high
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • high
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