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White Garland Lily

Hedychium Coronarium

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Overview

The White Garland Lily (Hedychium coronarium) is an aromatic perennial cherished for its striking clusters of snowy white, butterfly-attracting flowers. Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spreading to approximately 2 feet wide, it creates a lush, tropical ambiance. Plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 8–10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — scientifically known as Hedychium coronarium
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spreading to approximately 2 feet wide
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — is a perennial plant that offers a touch of tropical elegance to any garden
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Prized for its intensely fragrant white blooms
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — This moisture-loving plant prefers rich
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — contributing a striking vertical element
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — The foliage of this plant is equally impressive
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — consistent moisture will ensure optimal growth and blooming
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — In areas with cooler climates
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — requiring a planting site that provides full to partial sunlight
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — and while it tolerates some dry spells
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors over winter to protect from frosts
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — where their fragrance and white blossoms stand out in the evening light
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Space the plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for full growth and air circulation
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily is considered invasive in some regions
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — minimizing the risk of fungal diseases.<br><br>Gardeners should note that while non-toxic to humans
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — They also excel as 'scent'sational borders or as an alluring focal point in a moon garden
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — and its rapid growth should be managed to prevent unwanted spread
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — which are detrimental to its health.<br><br>When incorporating Hedychium coronarium into landscape designs
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers; plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden

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