Description:
Hedychium coronarium, also known as butterfly ginger, is a perennial flowering plant in the ginger family, native to the forest understory of Asia. It is celebrated for its heavily scented white flowers with yellow bases, which bloom from late summer until frost. This plant is cultivated for its ornamental beauty and aromatic oil, and it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. In warmer climates, it remains evergreen, while in regions with mild winters, it is deciduous. It prefers slightly moist, well-drained soils and is known for its honeysuckle-like fragrance. However, it can be invasive in certain regions outside its native range.
Sources:
- [1] Hedychium coronarium: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Hedychium coronarium: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [3] Hedychium coronarium: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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