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    Hedychium spicatum

    Also Known As

    • Hardy Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Hedychium spicatum plant details

    Hedychium spicatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow 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 spicatum

    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: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium spicatum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This species is one of the hardiest in the genus. It blooms in August with pale yellow, butterfly-like flowers and bright red stamens. Hedychium are related to the culinary ginger Zingiber officinale. Where hardy, they add subtropical foliage and exotic late summer and fall flowers to the garden. Grow in warm spots in full to part sun with rich soil and abundant moisture. Mulch with fallen leaves in winter. They are also easy to grow in pots and can be protected in a frost free area for winter or grown as a houseplant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Hedychium spicatum plant

    How to Grow Hedychium spicatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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