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Hedychium Species, Ginger Lily, Yellow Ginger

Hedychiumflavum

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Genus

Hedychium (hed-EE-kee-um)

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Species

flavum (FLA-vum)

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Synonym

Gandasulium flavum

Hedychium urophyllum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bronson, Florida

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