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White Ginger

~ White Ginger

Hedychium coronarium

White ginger, also commonly known as butterfly ginger, is a sweet-smelling perennial tropical plant.

Because of the wonderful fragrance white ginger flowers give off, a sort of sweet and mildly citrusy scent, white ginger is often planted close to homes and backyard decks where their fragrance can be better appreciated.

White Ginger is also suitable for container gardening.

 

Height: 4-6 ft.

Spacing: 18-24 in.

Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade; Light Shade

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