Hedychium coronarium
We carry this. Available at our St. Augustine nursery; call (904) 471-0440 to confirm current stock.
Butterfly Ginger (Hedychium coronarium) is a vigorous tropical perennial hardy to zone 8b, producing intensely fragrant white butterfly-shaped flowers on tall stems above bold, tropical foliage from summer through fall. In NE Florida it may die back to the ground after hard freezes but reliably resprouts from rhizomes each spring, forming impressive clumps near water features or moist garden borders. Starting at $24.95.
Grow in full sun to part shade; in NE Florida's intense summer heat, afternoon shade improves foliage appearance while plants in full sun produce the most fragrant flowers.
Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season — Butterfly Ginger naturally grows in flood plains and should never be allowed to fully dry out; mulch heavily to retain soil moisture in Florida's sandy soils.
Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained loamy soil; amend sandy Florida soils generously with compost and fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and midsummer to support vigorous rhizome growth and heavy flowering.
Shares 4 of the same needs: similar light, high water, moist, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 4 of the same needs: similar light, high water, moist, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 4 of the same needs: similar light, high water, moist, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 4 of the same needs: similar light, high water, moist, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moist, and pollinator-friendly.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moist, and pollinator-friendly.
Butterfly Ginger is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 4-6 feet.
