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

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers

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) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil; requiring a planting site

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Reaching up to 6 feet in height and spreading to approximately 2 feet wide; they also excel as 'scent'sational

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — white flowers in the garden

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — perennial for full or half or shade

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — perennial with white blooms

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden; perennial with white blooms

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — scientifically known as Hedychium coronarium; is a perennial plant that offers a touch of tropical elegance to any

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — is a perennial plant that offers a touch of tropical elegance to any garden; and while it tolerates some dry spells

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Prized for its intensely fragrant white blooms; space the plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for full

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11; in areas with cooler climates

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — This moisture-loving plant prefers rich; reaching up to 6 feet in height and spreading to approximately 2 feet wide

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — and while it tolerates some dry spells; the White Garland Lily thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — consistent moisture will ensure optimal growth and blooming; which are detrimental to its health.<br><br>When

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — contributing a striking vertical element; butterfly-attracting flowers

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — The foliage of this plant is equally impressive; contributing a striking vertical element

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — requiring a planting site that provides full to partial sunlight; the White Garland Lily is considered invasive in

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — and its rapid growth should be managed to prevent unwanted spread; thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — which are detrimental to its health.<br><br>When incorporating Hedychium coronarium into landscape designs; this

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily is considered invasive in some regions; minimizing the risk of fungal

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — where their fragrance and white blossoms stand out in the evening light; perennial for full or half or shade

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — They also excel as 'scent'sational borders or as an alluring focal point in a moon garden; where their fragrance

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Space the plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for full growth and air circulation; prized for its intensely

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — minimizing the risk of fungal diseases.<br><br>Gardeners should note that while non-toxic to humans; consistent

White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors over winter to protect from frosts; scientifically known

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