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Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'
Also Known As
- Hedychium 'Dr. Moy'
- Dr. Moy Hardy Ginger Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-6'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Hedychium 'Doctor Moy' plant details
Hedychium 'Doctor Moy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Doctor Moy' plant
How to Grow Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- apricot
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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 Ginger Lily, Kahili Ginger
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 5'-8'
Width: 3'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - high
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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