White Butterfly Ginger
Hedychium coronarium
$19.99
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Product Details
White Ginger (Hedychium coronarium) 🪴 Pot Size: 1-Gallon
Plant Description:
🌱 Introducing White Ginger, scientifically known as Hedychium coronarium. This tropical perennial, provided in a 1-gallon pot, produces large, aromatic white flowers and lush green foliage, adding elegance and fragrance to any garden space. Known as the "Butterfly Ginger" for its delicate, butterfly-like blooms, it’s a captivating choice for ornamental gardens or container planting.
Key Information:
🌞 Light: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season.
📏 Mature Size: Grows 3-6 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, forming a clumping habit.
🌼 Flower Power: Produces clusters of large, fragrant white flowers that bloom late summer through fall, attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
🌍 Growing Zones: Suitable for zones 7-11; prefers warm, humid climates and benefits from winter protection in colder zones.
Fragrance Profile:
The flowers of White Ginger release a sweet, intoxicating fragrance that is especially noticeable in the evening, creating a relaxing ambiance in gardens and outdoor spaces.
Culinary Uses & Applications:
🌸 Flowers are occasionally used as garnishes or in traditional herbal infusions in some cultures.
🍃 Leaves and rhizomes are aromatic, although not commonly used in cooking.
Medicinal Uses & Applications:
In traditional medicine, White Ginger is valued for its potential anti-inflammatory and digestive-supportive properties. It has been used in herbal remedies to soothe headaches, respiratory issues, and minor ailments.
🌱 Growth Habits:
White Ginger forms dense clumps of tall, upright stalks with broad, green leaves, providing a lush, tropical feel. Regular pruning helps manage height and encourages blooms.
🌿 Care:
Plant in well-draining, rich soil with plenty of organic matter. Water consistently to maintain soil moisture, especially in dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and provide winter protection in colder climates.
🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:
Native to the Himalayas and widely grown in Asia, White Ginger has been cherished for centuries for its beauty and fragrance, often used in leis and ceremonial decorations. It has also found a place in folk medicine for its calming and supportive properties.
⛔ Root Damage Potential:
Minimal root damage potential, making it suitable for container planting or near other garden plants.
⚠️ Safety Concerns:
Generally safe for ornamental and light herbal uses; not commonly ingested. As with any medicinal plant, consult a healthcare provider for any therapeutic use. Embrace the beauty, fragrance, and tropical elegance of White Ginger in your garden space!
