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Butterfly-Ginger,
Crown-Ginger
Hedychium coronarium
J. G. Koenig.
head-ICK-ee-um
core-oh-NAIR-ee-um
Zingiberaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name from Greek hedys, sweet, and chion, snow.
Coronarium means relating to a crown.
Natural
range:
India, escaped from cultivation a little in Florida
Recognition:
Ginger with snow-white, extremely fragrant flowers.
Hedychium
gardnerianum,
Kahili Ginger, has orangish flowers.
Cultivation:
According to HUX and BAC (and PBCC), prefers high humidity, rich soil, and wet
conditions (natural habitat is naturally a shore plant). Reduce water during
winter dormancy or semi-dormancy. HUX and BAC recommend liquid feed. Cut out
spent canes.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Hedychium coronarium |
Butterfly-Ginger |
Exotic
Escaped
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Rhizomatous Perennial |
Mostly AU
(BAC, PBCC) |
To 6’ (BAC) |
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PS
WE
RS
(PBCC, BAC, HUX) |
Escapes cultivation |
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