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Hedychium, Flowering Ginger, Hardy Ginger Lily 'Anne S. Bishop'

Hedychium

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Genus
Hedychium (hed-EE-kee-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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
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

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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Lowndesboro, Alabama

Clayton, California

Vista, California

Bronson, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Merryville, Louisiana

Brandon, Mississippi

Jonesville, Virginia

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truevine542003
Brandon, MS | February 2004 | positive

This plant makes a striking background. It has very fragrant flowers that remind you of tropical nights. I have mine planted as the bac...Read More

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