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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Hedychium 'Doctor Moy'

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
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