Butterfly Ginger

Butterfly Ginger (White Ginger)

Botanical name: Hedychium coronarium

Bloom type: Tropical Perennial 

White Ginger, also known as Butterfly Ginger or Garland Lily, is a tropical perennial plant native to the Himalayan region of India. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is prized for its beautiful, fragrant white flowers and lush green foliage. The plant typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet, with broad, lance-shaped leaves that can reach up to 2 feet in length. The flowers, which resemble delicate butterflies, bloom in clusters atop tall stems, emitting a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance, especially in the evening.