Hedychium coronarium — White ginger, Butterfly lily
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- Family :Zingiberaceae
- Subfamily :
- Common name :White ginger, Butterfly lily
- Section :
- Native to :Himalaya
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :White
- Hardiness :
- Exposure :full sun, half-shade
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :150+ cm
- Uses :Borders - Humides places - Containers or pot - In the ground
The genus
Rhizomatous perennials of the ginger family are found naturally inforest edges and moist places. The tall foliage can provide a very decorative screen. The butterfly shaped flowers are very fragrant. Flowering improves when crowded and left undisturbed. Their cultivation requirements are like those of cannas and should be planted near the surface. They are also suitable to be grown in containers.
Growing cycle
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Plantation :Janvier (sem. 1-4), Février (sem. 1-4), Mars (sem. 1-4), Avril (sem. 1-1)
Végétation :Avril (sem. 4-4), Mai (sem. 1-4), Juin (sem. 1-4), Juillet (sem. 1-4), Août (sem. 1-4), Septembre (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-4), Novembre (sem. 1-4)
Floraison :Août (sem. 4-4), Septembre (sem. 1-4), Octobre (sem. 1-2)