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