Butterfly Ginger
Hedychium coronarium
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardHedychium coronarium
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 20.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterHigh
Mature size4-8 feet × 4-6 feet
About Butterfly Ginger
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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen (dies to ground after hard freeze but foliage persists in mild zone 9b winters)
- Soil
- Moist, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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.
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Common questions
Is Butterfly Ginger a good plant for St. Augustine?
Butterfly Ginger is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-8 feet × 4-6 feet.