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Hexastylis, Largeflower Heartleaf, Mottled Ginger, Shuttleworth Ginger, Wild Ginger 'Callaway'

Hexastylisshuttleworthii

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Genus

Hexastylis (hex-uh-STY-lus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Veined

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Haydenville, MA (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | positive

Leaves with marvelous shine. Flowers hug the ground, are hairy, brown and have a slightly fetid odor (up close). They are pollinated by g...Read More

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