Hedychium, Orange Bottlebrush Ginger, Red Butterfly Ginger, Ginger Lily 'Tara'

Hedychium

Genus
Hedychium (hed-EE-kee-um)
Synonym
Hedychium densiflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
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
Flowers are good for cutting
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
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

Long Beach, California

Bronson, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Yulee, Florida

Prairieville, Louisiana

Stilwell, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Sumter, South Carolina

Spring, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
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Stilwell, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2015 | neutral

Very slow growing, have had it in a pot to hopefully get some divisions before trying in the ground overwinter, and after 2 years it only...Read More

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| July 2009 | positive

The flowers provide a dramatic effect but are unfortunately short-lived. The foliage is very attractive with straight stems. In a sandy s...Read More

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Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b) | November 2003 | positive

Planted 12/03. Bought from Fraser's Thimble Farms - Canada. Bloomed 9/03. Beautiful flower. Spread rapidly for first year.

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