HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM - BUTTERFLY LILY.
Common name Butterfly lily, ginger lily, white ginger, garland flower.
Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger family).
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The butterfly is a tropical perennial that grows up to 4 feet tall.
Its fragrant clusters of white - or pink flowers resembling butterflies grow atop the green stalks.
The leaves are oblong and acuminate.
This plant tolerates an occasional freeze and frost will kill it to the ground but it will grow back if temperatures rise.
Hardiness USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation Rhizomes. Culture Full sun, half shade, rich sandy loam soil, needs moisture. Plant in frost free areas.
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