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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) — the White Garland Lily is considered invasive in some regions; minimizing the risk of fungal, image 74
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — white flowers in the garden; the foliage of this plant is equally impressive, image 76
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — They also excel as 'scent'sational borders or as an alluring focal point in a moon garden; where their, image 96
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — In areas with cooler climates; white flowers in the garden, image 67
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — consistent moisture will ensure optimal growth and blooming
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11; in areas with cooler climates, image 88
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — and while it tolerates some dry spells; the White Garland Lily thrives in USDA zones 8 through 11, image 65
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 72
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily is considered invasive in some regions; minimizing the risk of fungal, image 100
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) — Prized for its intensely fragrant white blooms; space the plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow, image 85
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) — where their fragrance and white blossoms stand out in the evening light; perennial for full or half or, image 97
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers; plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in the garden
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers; plant in mass for visual impact or as an accent for exotic fragrance in, image 105
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — perennial for full or half or shade; and its rapid growth should be managed to prevent unwanted spread, image 78
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) — minimizing the risk of fungal diseases.<br><br>Gardeners should note that while non-toxic to humans, image 99
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — butterfly-attracting flowers
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — the White Garland Lily is considered invasive in some regions
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — The foliage of this plant is equally impressive; contributing a striking vertical element
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) — perennial with white blooms; it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors over winter to, image 77
White Garland Lily (Hedychium Coronarium) — contributing a striking vertical element; butterfly-attracting flowers
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