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White ginger
Hedychium coronarium
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called white ginger lily, butterfly ginger
Fragrant white flowers provide nectar and pollen that attract bees, butterflies, and moths. Blooms over an extended summer-to-fall period in warm climates. Rhizomatous perennial that spreads vegetatively and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–October |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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