Hedychium coronarium
Family: Zingiberaceae
Common names: BUTTERFLY LILY, GARLAND FLOWER, GARLAND LILY, GINGER LILY, WHITE GINGER, WHITE GINGER BUTTERFLY LILY
Native to: India
Plant
Type: perennial
Form: erect
Max height: 9.8 feet
Max width: 9.8 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: division
flowers in spring
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: moist
Butterflies that feed on this plant