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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 8–10Type Perennial
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil; requiring a, image 54

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Araceae

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White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — minimizing the risk of fungal diseases.<br><br>Gardeners should note that while non-toxic to humans, image 73
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Space the plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for full growth and air circulation; prized for, image 98
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — In areas with cooler climates
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) — 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 thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — contributing a striking vertical element
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — scientifically known as Hedychium coronarium; is a perennial plant that offers a touch of tropical, image 57
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden; perennial with, image 56
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden; perennial with, image 82
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — contributing a striking vertical element; butterfly-attracting flowers, image 60
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors over winter to protect from frosts; scientifically known
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — scientifically known as Hedychium coronarium; is a perennial plant that offers a touch of tropical, image 83
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — This moisture-loving plant prefers rich; reaching up to 6 feet in height and spreading to approximately, image 64
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — is a perennial plant that offers a touch of tropical elegance to any garden
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — and while it tolerates some dry spells
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — which are detrimental to its health.<br><br>When incorporating Hedychium coronarium into landscape, image 69
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; prized for its intensely
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11; in areas with cooler climates, image 62
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — perennial with white blooms; it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors over winter to protect from
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — Prized for its intensely fragrant white blooms
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) — Thriving in USDA zones 8-11, it prefers full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil
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