Rock Butterfly Lily, Hardy Ginger Lily, Shaving Brush Ginger
Hedychium ellipticum (Rock Butterfly Lily) is an upright perennial boasting handsome foliage of broad, strongly ribbed leaves adorned with thick red-stained stems. In late summer to early fall, very fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear in a dense flowerhead surrounded by a firework display of long, orange-red stamens. Rich with a pleasing spice fragrance, they resemble a brightly colored pin-cushion. Rock Butterfly Lily is one of the hardiest gingers. A beautiful foliage plant that is much admired when in bloom.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Hedychium |
| Common names | Ginger Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Hedychium |
| Common names | Ginger Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Hedychium ellipticum (Rock Butterfly Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hedychium ellipticum (Rock Butterfly Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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