Hedychium ellipticum (Rock Butterfly Lily)
Hedychium ellipticum (Rock Butterfly Lily) is an upright perennial boasting handsome foliage of broad, strongly ribbed leaves adorned with thick red-stained stems. In late summer to early fall, very fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear in a dense flowerhead surrounded by a firework display of long, orange-red stamens. Rich with a pleasing spice fragrance, they resemble a brightly colored pin-cushion.
Hedychium ellipticum (Rock Butterfly Lily) is an upright perennial boasting handsome foliage of broad, strongly ribbed leaves adorned with thick red-stained stems. In late summer to early fall, very fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear in a dense flowerhead surrounded by a firework display of long, orange-red stamens. Rich with a pleasing spice fragrance, they resemble a brightly colored pin-cushion. Rock Butterfly Lily is one of the hardiest gingers. A beautiful foliage plant that is much admired when in bloom.
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. high (120-180 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils.
- A pretty addition to beds and borders, containers, cottage gardens, or Mediterranean gardens.
- Native to the Himalayas and East India.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Hedychium – Ginger Lilies |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ – 36″ (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |