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| Category: Tropical |
| Family: Zingiberaceae (Gingers) |
| Origin: Bengal (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pale Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [H. cornarium var. flavescens] |
| Height: 6-8 feet |
| Width: 4-6 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Hedychium flavescens (Yellow Ginger) - Leaf stems grow to 6 to 8 feet tall. Strongly fragrant pale yellow flowers bloom from summer through fall. The petals are a deeper yellow in the center. Plant in full sun (coastal) to light shade (best) and irrigate regularly. It is hardy to USDA zone 8 (10-20° F). In cooler climates the foliage freezes down but it is evergreen in our nearly frost-free coastal garden.
The information about Hedychium flavescens displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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