Hedychium speciosum
Also Known As
- Hardy Ginger
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 7a-11
Hedychium speciosum plant details
Hedychium speciosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer white 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 speciosum
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium speciosum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Hedychium speciosum plant
How to Grow Hedychium speciosum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hedychium for your garden
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 Hedychium 'Dr. Moy', Dr. Moy Hardy Ginger Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- 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
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