Ginger Lily

Hedychium Sp.

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Overview

The Ginger Lily (Hedychium spp.) is a rhizomatous perennial famous for its fragrant, showy flowers. They thrive in partial shade to full sun, prefer rich, well-drained soil, and can reach heights of 3-6 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet. Their lance-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop for summer and fall blossoms that range from white to orange. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, they add a tropical flair to any garden.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 10–10

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — The Ginger Lily (Hedychium spp.) is a rhizomatous perennial famous for its fragrant, showy flowers

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Araceae

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Photos (106)

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — regular watering and fertilization are advised during their active growing season; they boast lance-shaped leaves, image 79

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — In winter, mulch can be applied to protect the rhizomes in cooler zones; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent, image 80

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements; their lance-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop for, image 81

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — gold and multi-colored and orange and red and white flowers in the garden; the plant is recognized for its showy and, image 82

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — perennial with gold and multi-colored and orange and red and white blooms; they boast lance-shaped leaves that can be, image 83

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — perennial for full or half or shade; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 84

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — The Ginger Lily (Hedychium spp.) is a rhizomatous perennial famous for its fragrant, showy flowers; their, image 85

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — They thrive in partial shade to full sun; the plant is recognized for its showy and aromatic flowers, image 86

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — and can reach heights of 3-6 feet with a spread of 2-3 feet; they boast lance-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 feet, image 87

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — Their lance-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop for summer and fall blossoms that range from white to orange; the, image 88

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, they add a tropical flair to any garden; their lance-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop, image 89

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — scientifically referred to as Hedychium species; the plant is recognized for its showy and aromatic flowers, image 90

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — is an exotic and fragrant addition to any landscape design; they boast lance-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 feet, image 91

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — This perennial belongs to the Zingiberaceae family; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 92

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — sharing a kinship with culinary ginger; their lance-shaped leaves provide a lush backdrop for summer and fall, image 93

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — though please note it is not typically used in cooking; the plant is recognized for its showy and aromatic flowers, image 94

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — The plant is recognized for its showy and aromatic flowers; they boast lance-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 feet, image 95

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — flourishes in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 96

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — It thrives in rich, well-draining soil with medium moisture content; their lance-shaped leaves provide a lush, image 97

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — it is recommended to place them in a location that receives partial to full sunlight; the plant is recognized for its, image 98

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — though in hotter climates; they boast lance-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 feet long and 4 inches wide, image 99

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; the cut flowers of Ginger Lily are excellent for arrangements, image 100

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — Ginger Lilies can serve as a striking backdrop or as focal points in borders and beds; their lance-shaped leaves, image 101

Ginger Lily (Hedychium Sp.) — They boast lance-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 feet long and 4 inches wide; the plant is recognized for its showy, image 102

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