Description
Hedychium flavescens is a perennial flowering plant from the Zingiberaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, Sichuan, and northern Vietnam, and naturalized in various other lands.
Common name: white garland-lily
Color: White
Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer
Height: 3.00 to 6.00 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow
Planting & Care
Hedychium plants can be sown outside at the beginning of spring before the last frost has happened. Simply cover the seed with a light dusting of topsoil. Ginger Lily and other Hedychium members like to grow in an area of the garden that is sunny and has very good drainage. They prefer to grow in a moist Humus rich soil.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil: well-drained soil
Water: Medium to wet
Temprature: 41°F
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
Care:
- Ginger Lilies require regular watering.
- Once the flowering season is over cut back the flowering stems to the ground.
- If growing as a perennial then the rhizomes should be brought inside in cold areas.
- More Hedychium plants can be had by division of the rhizomes (make sure that each section contains an eye) at the end of winter.
Special Feature:
Borders. Container plants.
Use
Medicinal use:
- Hedychium coronarium is a widely cultivated garden ornamental and as a source of cut flowers.
- It is the national plant of Cuba.
- Its rhizomes are edible and also have medicinal properties.
Culinary use:
- flowers
Ornamental use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose.
Note:
for medicinal use, please consult appropriate doctor before use.
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