Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 7'-8'

planting zones

7b-11

Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags' plant details

Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 7 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags' plant

How to Grow Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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