Hedychium greeni

Red Leaf Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, massing
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers, flowers are rare
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing