Hedychium Species, Forrest's Hardy Ginger Lily

Hedychiumforrestii

Genus
Hedychium (hed-EE-kee-um)
Species
forrestii (for-RES-tee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Athens, Alabama

Jacksonville, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Capistrano Beach, California

Alford, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Clarkston, Georgia

Kingsland, Georgia

Tyrone, Georgia

Hammond, Louisiana

Springfield, Oregon

Irmo, South Carolina

Cleveland, Tennessee

Hixson, Tennessee

Maryville, Tennessee

Edinburg, Texas

Mcallen, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Winchester, Virginia(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Winchester, VA (Zone 6a) | September 2006 | neutral

I am test growing this plant in my new bed. It has doubled in size from May - September in zone 6a. It has not bloomed but it has mulip...Read More

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Warner Robins, GA | October 2005 | positive

My ginger lilies grow against a wall on the east side of the house. They have required little to no care and spread by tubers. The fragr...Read More

B
Jacksonville, AL | October 2003 | positive

This plant is very easy to grow. I have poor soil. There is no seed collecting as it grows from the roots which multiply each year. Be...Read More

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