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Hedychium gardnerianum/Kahili Ginger
Seed pods and foliage
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Scientific Name:
Hedychium gardnerianum
Common Name:
Kahili Ginger
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
Yellow
Fruit present:
Summer, Fall
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
The Kahili ginger has striking yellow flowers with exotic fragrance. The blue-green leaves are on plants that grow to about six feet tall. This quick growing species can be very invasive in the landscape. Root hardy in zone 8 and foliage hardy in zones 9 and 10.