Hedychium Species, Rock Butterfly Lily, Hardy Ginger Lily (Hedychium ellipticum)
First flowers to open on 4th September 06. Said to have a light, spicy fragrance, not detected when first noticed at night.
Taken 26th July 05. It's first year from a bare rhizome with one stem which had a flower on late in the season and rotted when half open after a cold, damp spell.
Taken 6th September, more to open yet. The scent is becoming strong, a slightly spicy fragrance which gets stronger as you drink it in.
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Hedychium Species, Rock Butterfly Lily, Hardy Ginger Lily
Hedychium ellipticum
| Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Conditions: | Zone 7-9, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |