Hedychium coccineum (Hardy Ginger)
$23.00 — OUT OF STOCK
Family: Zingiberaceae
Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: Himalayas
Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: Part shade-sun
Height: 6' - 8'
Bloom Time: September to October
Pest Resistance: Deer
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Attributes: Deciduous, A large and robust Hedychium with spikes of orange - yellow flowers and banana like foliage. Flowers from late summer through frost.
Notes: A tall species that is one of the best Hedychium species for the temperate climate. Plant in a moist location that gets sun, but is still a bit protected. Very exotic and tropical looking. Plants can increase quite quickly to form large clumps. The rhizome is very shallow, often the top is at the surface, so mulch with straw or leaves for frost protection.
Pot Size: 1 Gallon Pot
