Hedychium coccineum 'Tara' | Tara Ginger Lily
DESCRIPTION
Hedychium coccineum 'Tara’ is a bold perennial with dramatic, fiery orange-red flower spikes that bloom from late summer to early autumn. Each flower spike features numerous small, slender blooms with long, graceful stamens that create an almost feathered appearance, giving the plant a tropical elegance. The flowers are lightly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding life to the late-season garden.
Originating from the Himalayas, Hedychium coccineum 'Tara' is admired for its hardiness and adaptability to temperate climates, making it suitable for gardens beyond tropical zones. Its lush, green, lance-shaped foliage forms a dense, leafy backdrop that enhances its vivid blooms and brings a lush, exotic look to borders, containers, or tropical-themed gardens. The plant’s vibrant color and structural presence make it a valuable addition to late-season plantings, providing warmth and interest as summer transitions into fall.
DESCRIPTION
Hedychium coccineum 'Tara’ is a bold perennial with dramatic, fiery orange-red flower spikes that bloom from late summer to early autumn. Each flower spike features numerous small, slender blooms with long, graceful stamens that create an almost feathered appearance, giving the plant a tropical elegance. The flowers are lightly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding life to the late-season garden.
Originating from the Himalayas, Hedychium coccineum 'Tara' is admired for its hardiness and adaptability to temperate climates, making it suitable for gardens beyond tropical zones. Its lush, green, lance-shaped foliage forms a dense, leafy backdrop that enhances its vivid blooms and brings a lush, exotic look to borders, containers, or tropical-themed gardens. The plant’s vibrant color and structural presence make it a valuable addition to late-season plantings, providing warmth and interest as summer transitions into fall.
DESCRIPTION
Hedychium coccineum 'Tara’ is a bold perennial with dramatic, fiery orange-red flower spikes that bloom from late summer to early autumn. Each flower spike features numerous small, slender blooms with long, graceful stamens that create an almost feathered appearance, giving the plant a tropical elegance. The flowers are lightly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, adding life to the late-season garden.
Originating from the Himalayas, Hedychium coccineum 'Tara' is admired for its hardiness and adaptability to temperate climates, making it suitable for gardens beyond tropical zones. Its lush, green, lance-shaped foliage forms a dense, leafy backdrop that enhances its vivid blooms and brings a lush, exotic look to borders, containers, or tropical-themed gardens. The plant’s vibrant color and structural presence make it a valuable addition to late-season plantings, providing warmth and interest as summer transitions into fall.
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Family: Zingiberaceae
Height: 4-6 feet tall
Width: 2-3 feet wide
Foliage color: Large, lance-shaped, green leaves
Flower color: Bright orange to red-orange flowers arranged in dense, upright spikes
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Medium
Maintenance: Low to moderate; cut back after frost, and provide mulch in colder zones for winter protection
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7-10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
