Hedychium gracile
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Basic Information
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: hedychium
Plant ID (slug): hedychium-gracile
Numeric ID: 21447
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Hedychium gracile is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - India.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment Used as a spice[177]. No more details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Hedychium gracile