Hedychium densiflorum | Dense Ginger Lily
DESCRIPTION
Hedychium densiflorum, commonly known as dense ginger lily, is a tropical-looking perennial admired for its spires of fragrant flowers that bloom from midsummer to early autumn. The flowers are typically a warm shade of orange or yellow, clustered tightly together on upright spikes, which creates a bold vertical element in the garden. The blossoms emit a light, sweet fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies, and adding sensory appeal to the garden.
Native to the Himalayas, Hedychium densiflorum is well adapted to cooler climates compared to other ginger lilies, making it a more versatile choice for temperate gardens. Its lush, lance-shaped foliage provides a lush, exotic look and serves as an attractive backdrop to its colorful blooms. This ginger lily is ideal for borders or tropical-themed plantings, where it brings both structure and vibrant, late-season color, enhancing the garden as other blooms begin to fade.
DESCRIPTION
Hedychium densiflorum, commonly known as dense ginger lily, is a tropical-looking perennial admired for its spires of fragrant flowers that bloom from midsummer to early autumn. The flowers are typically a warm shade of orange or yellow, clustered tightly together on upright spikes, which creates a bold vertical element in the garden. The blossoms emit a light, sweet fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies, and adding sensory appeal to the garden.
Native to the Himalayas, Hedychium densiflorum is well adapted to cooler climates compared to other ginger lilies, making it a more versatile choice for temperate gardens. Its lush, lance-shaped foliage provides a lush, exotic look and serves as an attractive backdrop to its colorful blooms. This ginger lily is ideal for borders or tropical-themed plantings, where it brings both structure and vibrant, late-season color, enhancing the garden as other blooms begin to fade.
DESCRIPTION
Hedychium densiflorum, commonly known as dense ginger lily, is a tropical-looking perennial admired for its spires of fragrant flowers that bloom from midsummer to early autumn. The flowers are typically a warm shade of orange or yellow, clustered tightly together on upright spikes, which creates a bold vertical element in the garden. The blossoms emit a light, sweet fragrance, attracting bees and butterflies, and adding sensory appeal to the garden.
Native to the Himalayas, Hedychium densiflorum is well adapted to cooler climates compared to other ginger lilies, making it a more versatile choice for temperate gardens. Its lush, lance-shaped foliage provides a lush, exotic look and serves as an attractive backdrop to its colorful blooms. This ginger lily is ideal for borders or tropical-themed plantings, where it brings both structure and vibrant, late-season color, enhancing the garden as other blooms begin to fade.
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Family: Zingiberaceae
Height: 3-5 feet tall
Width: 2-3 feet wide
Foliage color: Lance-shaped, medium green leaves
Flower color: Dense spikes of fragrant, orange to yellowish-orange flowers
Bloom time: Mid-summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Medium to high
Maintenance: Low to moderate; cut back in late fall, and mulch for winter protection in cooler zones
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7-10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
