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: dramatic, 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'
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Features
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Flower Color
- cream
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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