Ginger Lily 'Tara', Hedychium coccineum 'Tara', Hedychium x moorei 'Tara'
Among the most resplendent of hedychiums, award-winning Hedychium ‘Tara’ (Ginger Lily) is an upright herbaceous perennial boasting large and dense racemes, up to 10 in. long (25 cm), packed with fragrant orange flowers in late summer and early fall. Long and prominent red stamens emerge from each flower, giving the inflorescence a striking appearance. Since each of the bracts contains several flower buds, the showy blossoms last longer in beauty than many species. The flowers are borne at the tips of upright stems and rise above the handsome foliage of blue-green, lance-shaped leaves. Even when not in flower, ‘Tara’ looks great on patios or decks with a tropical theme.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Hedychium |
| Common names | Ginger Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Hedychium |
| Common names | Ginger Lily |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
5' - 6' (150cm - 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, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Hedychium ‘Tara’ (Ginger Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hedychium ‘Tara’ (Ginger Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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