Plants in family zingiberaceae
Hedychium 'Fiesta'
Hedychium 'Fiesta' is a hardy ginger lily known for its fragrant dark orange flowers that bloom in early July. It grows up to 6 feet tall and benefits from even moisture for better flowering. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is suitable for USDA zones 7b-10b, thriving in sun to part sun.
Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt'
Hedychium coccineum 'Applecourt' is a lesser-known cultivar with massive scarlet orange flower heads. It grows up to 6 feet tall in midsummer and early fall, thriving in moist, well-drained soils.
Hedychium 'Tai Pink Princess'
Hedychium 'Tai Pink Princess' is a tall plant with 5-foot stalks and 8-inch inflorescences of salmon-pink flowers. It blooms from late summer until frost, adding a tropical flair to gardens. This plant is rabbit resistant and thrives in full sun, making it a robust choice for sunny landscapes.
Hedychium coccineum 'Slims Orange'
Hedychium coccineum 'Slims Orange' is a dwarf ginger that reaches 3 feet in height, known for its narrow, slightly glaucous foliage. It produces bright scarlet-orange flowers on tall spikes in mid-June, making it a striking addition to gardens seeking tropical flair.
Hedychium 'Kai Yang'
Hedychium 'Kai Yang' is a vigorous hybrid forming 4-foot clumps with pure white flowers and a bright yellow lip. Known for its honeysuckle scent, especially strong in the evening, it blooms from late July until frost.
Hedychium 'Tai Monarch'
Hedychium 'Tai Monarch' is a tall clump-forming plant reaching 50 inches, with flower heads 12 inches or larger. It blooms from midsummer until fall, producing light yellow flowers with a strong honeysuckle fragrance. This plant is a fragrant addition to gardens, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Curcuma 'Bicolor Wonder'
Curcuma 'Bicolor Wonder' is a hybrid plant with striking bicolor bracts and bold foliage. It grows up to 6 feet tall and features a maroon stripe down the center of its leaves. This plant is easy to grow and adapts well to different conditions.
Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks'
Hedychium 'Daniel Weeks' is a hybrid ginger plant with tall stalks reaching over 4 feet, topped with golden-yellow flowers that have a dark gold throat. Known for its strong honeysuckle-like fragrance, especially in the early evening, it forms a wide clump of arching canes. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is hardy to temperatures as low as -7°F, making it suitable for USDA Zone 6.
Hedychium ellipticum
Hedychium ellipticum, or ginger lily, is a Himalayan plant with arching stalks and dark green leaves. It blooms in late July with cone-shaped flowers that have cream petals and bright orange-red anthers. This lightly fragrant plant thrives in part sun or light shade and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hedychium 'Tai Empress'
Hedychium 'Tai Empress' is a 5-foot tall ginger plant with lightly fragrant, salmon-pink flowers. It thrives in moist soils during the summer and is a striking addition to any garden.
Hedychium 'Tai Golden Goddess'
Hedychium 'Tai Golden Goddess' is a tropical-looking plant with 6-foot tall stalks and sweetly fragrant, golden-orange flowers that bloom in late summer. This plant is known for attracting hummingbirds and is suitable for sunlit garden areas. Its vibrant flowers and towering presence make it a standout in any landscape.
Curcuma elata
Curcuma elata is a giant perennial native to Indochina, reaching 6 feet tall with bold-textured leaves. It is the earliest curcuma to flower, producing 2-foot tall spikes with bright pink bracts and yellow flowers in mid-June. This maintenance-free plant thrives in light shade to partial sun and is a rich nectar source for bees.
Hedychium 'Four Way'
Hedychium 'Four Way' is a compact hybrid ginger plant reaching 48 inches tall, known for its large, fragrant flowers in light peachy pink with a darker orange throat. It thrives in sun to part sun and is rabbit resistant, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Hedychium 'Tai Sunlight'
Hedychium 'Tai Sunlight' is a hybrid plant that grows up to 5 feet tall, with fragrant light yellow flowers blooming from mid-July until frost. It is known for its large 10-inch flower heads.
Zingiber mioga 'Lushan Gold'
Zingiber mioga 'Lushan Gold' is a hardy ginger plant with 4-foot long arching stems and green leaves. It produces orchid-like yellow flowers from early July to early September, followed by fleshy seed heads with bright red interiors. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hedychium 'Tai Savannah'
Hedychium 'Tai Savannah' is a tropical-looking plant known for its tall stems and large green leaves. In midsummer, it produces 12-inch tall inflorescences with over 100 fragrant, creamy-white flowers featuring a darker yellow central pattern and contrasting yellow-orange stamens. This plant attracts hummingbirds and is resistant to rabbits, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. 'Tai Savannah' thrives in sunny locations and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, adding a touch of the tropics to any landscape.
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice'
Hedychium 'Vanilla Ice' is a fragrant plant with peachy-pink flowers that bloom in late summer. This selection from Hedychium 'Dr. Moy' is notable for its white-flecked foliage, which rarely exceeds 4 feet in height. It attracts hummingbirds and is suitable for gardens seeking a tropical look. The plant prefers sunny spots and can tolerate some shade. Its fragrant flowers and foliage make it a delightful addition to any garden, providing both visual and olfactory appeal.
Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift'
Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift' is a variegated form of turmeric with tricolor leaves that are 18 inches long and 4 inches wide. The foliage features a green center with creamy white edges and light green highlights. It produces pale-pink, pine cone-like flowers in late summer and is known for its late emergence, appearing in mid-June. This plant adds a tropical touch to gardens with its striking foliage and flowers.
Hedychium forrestii
Hedychium forrestii is a ginger lily with large, glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late summer. It is known for its strong, sweet fragrance and is often used in gardens for its ornamental appeal.
Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen'
Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen' is a perennial plant discovered in the Dudh Kosi Valley, Nepal, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It grows up to 3 feet tall and features narrow foliage with slender flower heads of fragrant, butterscotch-yellow flowers. This plant blooms from late July to late September and is a delightful addition to gardens, attracting insects with its fragrance.
Hedychium 'Pradhanii'
Hedychium 'Pradhanii' is a striking plant with dozens of 7-foot tall stalks and large spikes of light peach-colored flowers. The flowers have a peach-colored throat that changes to yellow near the petal ends and emit a light honeysuckle fragrance. Blooming from late summer until frost, this plant adds a tropical touch to gardens. It is appreciated for its height and ability to attract pollinators, making it a standout choice for landscapes.
Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange'
Hedychium densiflorum 'Assam Orange' is a ginger plant with a rich history, collected at high elevations in Assam, India. It forms a 3-foot clump topped with short spikes of tiny flowers in mid to late summer. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this plant is a standout for its vibrant orange blooms and ability to attract pollinators.