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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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 5 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Whitish-yellow with golden throat.
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
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
  • Ginger Lily
  • Butterfly Ginger

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Location: Lowndesboro AL
Date: 2014-09-24

Date: 2006-10-13
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