{"product_id":"white-butterfly-ginger-lily","title":"Butterfly Ginger Lily - 3 rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are several names for the \"White Ginger Lily\". See which one you have heard...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedychium consanguineum\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Hedychium coronarium,\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Butterfly', Garland Flower, Hardy Ginger Lily, Hardy White Butterfly Ginger Lily, White Butterfly Ginger Lily, White Ginger. The \"White Ginger Lily\" is not a lily at all. It is actually from the \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a5a474c5-7fff-a2fa-dfde-d7b3bf9683dd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZingiberaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott Ogden in his book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarden Bulbs for the South\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e says that Hedychium \"show a special affinity for the balmy, sometimes steamy climate of the South...While climbing temperatures exhaust the wills of lesser plants, these robust exotics grow and blossom ever more profusely. For gardeners in the warm South, a summer without the opulent charms of gingers would be insufferable.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"ginger-flower-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ginger-flower-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"ginger-flower-up-close-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThis fragrant beauty graces some of the most charming and historic landscapes across the South. It blooms in late summer and early fall and fills your garden with one of our favorite summer scents. Imagine the famous painter Audubon pinching off a flower as he walked along the gardens of Oakley Plantation, where he taught art as a tutor. Visiting the plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, today many still see the ginger lily blooming with all of its glory in the fall. With its lance-shaped leaves and gorgeous white blooms, ginger is an elegant addition to your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"ginger-flowering-600-x-250-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ginger-flowering-600-x-250.jpg\" alt=\"ginger-flowering-600-x-250-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"White Ginger Lily\" is a treasure for those of us in zones 8-10. This lovely bloom graces us with fragrance and form during the heat of August. It can provide an exquisite backdrop to lower-growing flowers or make a bold statement all by itself in a large area. Be sure to plant this in a location where you can enjoy its fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The \"White Ginger Lily\" has one of the most exquisite fragrances. It is used in perfumes, essential oils, and much more. This ginger lily is known for its fragrance in the garden or in your house. This is NOT the ginger that you want to put on your food. \u003cspan\u003eThis fresh-scented flower blooms from late summer through autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"ginger-flower-lily-bloom-sized-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ginger-flower-lily-bloom-sized-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"ginger-flower-lily-bloom-sized-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: If we had to sum up the foliage of the \"White Ginger Lily\" it would be large and in charge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe foliage on the White Ginger Lily\" is dramatic enough to write home about. The greenery will grow up to 5 feet tall and several feet wide when at full maturity. This alone adds a great architectural aspect to your garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSometimes you'll need to trim it up or tie it up to keep it from spilling into unwanted places. Every garden needs a few of these if for nothing else to cut and bring the blooms inside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"ginger-foliage-600-x-400-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ginger-foliage-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"ginger-foliage-600-x-400-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \"White Ginger Lily\" does best when planted in full summer sun in zones 8-10. Yes, you read that correctly -- full summer sun! By planting in full sun the plant will get full of foliage. It will do well with at least 8 hours a day of summer sun. If it gets too little sun, it will try to reach for the sun and not be as full. Plant the rhizomes in well-drained soil on their side with the tips almost visible or even with the dirt. Plan on planting in a location where the plants can grow comfortably to their full height of 5 feet and several feet wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt will multiply and fill your garden with blooms and greenery. T\u003cspan\u003ehis perennial will die away in the winter but return in the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Even though it gets tall and lush, the white ginger lily is a great candidate to be planted in containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt has shallow roots for a ginger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt tolerates being somewhat root-bound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt produces tall, lush foliage and fragrant blooms even in a container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can move it around your patio or balcony for natural interest and fragrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAllows those in zones colder than 8 to have it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEasy to bring in and store during the winter since it is dormant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eTips for Success in a Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePot Size: Start with at least a 12–16 inch wide pot (or larger). Bigger = more rhizome space = more blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDrainage: Essential. Use a pot with good drainage holes and well-draining soil (rich but loose — not soggy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSunlight: Prefers bright, filtered light to part sun. Can handle full sun in cooler zones, but in a pot in zones 9 \u0026amp; 10, it likes a little filtered sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWater: Keep evenly moist during growing season, but not soggy. In dormancy (winter), reduce water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf you're in a colder zone (below USDA 8), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003egrowing it in a pot makes overwintering easier\u003c\/strong\u003e — just let it go dormant, cut back foliage, and store the pot in a cool, dry, frost-free place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can \u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003elift and divide rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2–3 years if it becomes crowded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"ginger-flower-bloom-with-house-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/ginger-flower-bloom-with-house-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"ginger-flower-bloom-with-house-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The \"White Ginger Lily\" does have water needs. If you want it to perform, be sure that you water them well during hot and dry summers: however, do not plant them in continually soggy areas as this can damage the rhizome. Don't let the soil go completely dry for long periods of time either.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"white-ginger-lily-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/white-ginger-lily-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"white-ginger-lily-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOther uses and interesting facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePollinators love the \"White Ginger Lily.\" We aren't always sure if it is because it is solely based on the fragrance or also because the ginger lily is one of the few flowers blooming in late summer and early fall when so many flowers can't withstand the summer heat and have long faded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \"White Ginger Lily\" is used in essential oils and perfumes. The scent of the ginger lily is used to help calm and relax people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-57bc5923-7fff-2c90-8560-7e2005ffc83c\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are used as garland in Hawaii and Japan. In China, the ginger lily is used for both medicinal and ornamental purposes. It is the national flower of Cuba. In the tropics of Hawaii the \"White Ginger Lily\" is considered invasive, but in the temperate zones of 8-10 in mainland United States, it isn't because it goes dormant during the winter.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995151923,"sku":"SB01163","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Ginger_1__30407.1709880915.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635477","url":"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/products\/white-butterfly-ginger-lily","provider":"The Southern Bulb Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}