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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Variegated ginger. Nicely variegated leaves very fast growing to 6' high. Light orange flowers.

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

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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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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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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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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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aka Hardy Ginger Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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