Plants in genus hedychium
Hedychium 'Flaming Torch'
Hedychium 'Flaming Torch' is a hybrid plant that forms impressive masses of 6 to 7 feet tall stalks. It features large heads of orange flowers in mid-July, with a second bloom in September and October. This plant is known for its fragrant flowers and ability to attract hummingbirds. It is a tropical-looking perennial that thrives in full sun to part sun and is suitable for cut flower arrangements.
Hedychium 'Peach Delight'
Hedychium 'Peach Delight' is a tall plant reaching 6-7 feet, known for its peachy-orange flowers with a dark orange throat. These fragrant blooms appear from early August through frost, adding a honeysuckle-like scent to gardens.
Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags'
Hedychium urophyllum 'Prayer Flags' forms a large clump with bright red stem bases and terminal spikes of fragrant flowers. The flowers, with creamy white edges and a soft yellow center, begin blooming in mid-August. This plant is known for its striking appearance and fragrance.
Hedychium 'Carnival'
Hedychium 'Carnival' is a tropical-looking plant that grows up to 4 feet tall, featuring brightly red-marked stalks. It blooms in late summer and early fall with 14-inch heads of fragrant, bright butterscotch-yellow flowers. This plant is ideal for adding a splash of color and fragrance to gardens.
Hedychium 'Tai Mammoth'
Hedychium 'Tai Mammoth' is a towering ginger plant reaching up to 6 feet, with large, fragrant creamy yellow flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. Its impressive flower heads and tropical appearance make it a standout in any garden, especially in warmer climates.
Hedychium 'Tai Conch Pink'
Hedychium 'Tai Conch Pink' is a fast-growing plant that forms a 5-foot tall clump, featuring lightly fragrant salmon-peach flowers with a darker peachy throat. Blooming in midsummer, it adds a tropical flair to gardens and is known for attracting insects.
Hedychium 'Tai Alpha'
Hedychium 'Tai Alpha' is a shorter, early-flowering hybrid that forms a 4-foot tall clump. It blooms in early July with large, fragrant light yellow flowers on 10-inch inflorescences. This plant is ideal for sunny gardens and attracts insects.
Hedychium gardnerianum 'Compactum'
Hedychium gardnerianum 'Compactum' is a striking perennial with giant flower heads of brilliant yellow, fragrant blooms. The flowers, which feature dark orange stigmas, appear from September through November, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant is native to Nepal and thrives in sun to part sun conditions. It is salt-tolerant, making it suitable for seaside gardens, and can add a tropical look to any landscape. Its compact size and vibrant flowers make it a popular choice for fall gardens.
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.
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.