General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Fruit: Showy
Other: Bright red.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Butterfly Ginger
  • Epiphytic Hedychium
  • Ginger Lily

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Location: Texas
Flower bud on the giger
Location: Texas
Date: Early Summer/Late Spring
Butterfly Ginger Plant
Location: Texas
Date: Late Spring/Early Summer
Buttergly Ginger

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