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(Hedychium spicatum)
Spiked Ginger Lily (Hedychium spicatum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Hedychium spicatum, commonly known as Spiked Ginger Lily, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the forest margins, open woodlands, and grassy slopes of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It typically grows to around 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) tall, featuring lance-shaped green leaves and large, showy spikes of orange and white flowers that bloom from summer to early fall. The flowers are highly fragrant and attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. The plant’s rhizomes are aromatic and can be used in perfumery. Spiked Ginger Lily’s fruit is a capsule that, while not commonly consumed, can be cooked and eaten with lentils in savory dishes.
In cultivation, Spiked Ginger Lily is valued for its striking flowers and pleasant fragrance. It is often used in borders, as a specimen plant, or in tropical-themed gardens. It requires consistently moist soil and can tolerate full sun to part shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. While it thrives in soils with fast drainage, it can also adapt to loam and clay soils if they are well-draining. Gardeners should be aware that in some climates, Hedychium spicatum can spread vigorously and may require control measures to prevent it from becoming invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0
In cultivation, Spiked Ginger Lily is valued for its striking flowers and pleasant fragrance. It is often used in borders, as a specimen plant, or in tropical-themed gardens. It requires consistently moist soil and can tolerate full sun to part shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. While it thrives in soils with fast drainage, it can also adapt to loam and clay soils if they are well-draining. Gardeners should be aware that in some climates, Hedychium spicatum can spread vigorously and may require control measures to prevent it from becoming invasive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-5 feet
- Width: 1.5-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Cream, Orange
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover
Natural Habitat
Native to forest margins, open woodlands, and grassy slopes of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Perfume Ginger, Cream Garland-Lily
Scientific Names: , Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium spicatum, Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum, Hedychium spicatum var. spicatum, Hedychium spicatum var. khasianum, Gandasulium sieboldii, Gandasulium spicatum, Hedychium acuminatum, Hedychium album
GBIF Accepted Name: Hedychium spicatum Sm.