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Hedychiumspicatum

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Genus

Hedychium (hed-EE-kee-um)

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Species

spicatum (spi-KAH-tum)

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Synonym

Gandasulium spicatum

Hedychium acuminatum

Hedychium sieboldii

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

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

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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SheilaFla

Orlando area, FL (Zone 9b) | July 2007 | positive

Just bought this variety from WalMart, looks good, but time will tell. I hope I can give it enough water where I've planted it.

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