Hedychium 'Taraissima'

Also Known As

Taraissima Hardy Ginger

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Hedychium 'Taraissima' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Taraissima'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Taraissima'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright orange, fragrant, tropical flowers on short plants to about three feet provide a tropical foliage look through spring and summer followed by the tropical flowers in late summer and fall. 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.

Gardening facts about Hedychium 'Taraissima' plant

How to Grow Hedychium 'Taraissima'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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