Kahili Ginger [Hedychium gardnerianum]

Product Description Aloha! I’m Kahili Ginger, known in Hawaii for my show-stopping flower spikes and sweet tropical fragrance. My golden-yellow blooms with reddish-orange stamens bloom tall and proud — just like the kahili feathered standards once carried by Hawaiian royalty, which inspired my name. I was introduced to Hawaii in the 19th century and have become a beloved addition to island gardens and floral arrangements. I can grow up to 6 feet tall and am a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies when in bloom! My fragrance is intoxicating, my foliage lush — and while I take time to mature, I’ll bring you island magic year after year with the right care. What You’ll Get Your choice of: One (1) rhizome segment (~1 oz), packed in sphagnum moss Or one (1) potted Kahili Ginger plant in a 2-inch starter pot Care Tips Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Moderate watering — let soil dry slightly between Fertilizer: Use a rich, organic fertilizer monthly during growth Growth Rate: Moderate — blooms in 1–2 years Other Notes: Fragrant flowers bloom late summer; protect from frost