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Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum (Ginger Lily) - This is a 3-4 foot tall ginger with leaves that have a prominent hairy underside and are a foot long and 4 inches wide. The fragrant, small coral orange-flowers bloom on spikes that are up to 8 inches long. We are not 100% sure on the identification of this ginger - Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum is a variety listed in the Flora of China as having a purplish red color at the base of corolla lobes - our plants may be straight Hedychium spicatum - but whatever it is called, it sure is pretty! Plant in full sun (coastal) to light shade. Hedychium spicatum is root hardy to USDA Zone 7 (0-10° F).
The information about Hedychium spicatum var. acuminatum that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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