How Do You Grow A White Ginger Plant?
The white ginger plant–also known as hedychium coronarium, the butterfly ginger lily or just ginger lily–is a fragrant perennial that thrives in planting zones 8 through 11, where extreme winter temperatures range between 10 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. A tropical plant that originated in India, white ginger is a direct relative to the ginger used in cooking. White ginger does need some special care in order to ensure that it thrives, but it’s relatively easy to maintain. The fragrant flowers are also great for cutting and displays. Choose an area of your yard or garden that receives partial shade to full sun after all danger of winter frost has passed. Make sure the soil is moist and retains a moderate amount of water. Dig holes approximately 4 to 6 inches deep and spaced 18 to 24 inches apart so that your white ginger plant has enough room to spread out once it begins to grow. Work organic compost into the soil so your white ginger plants get plenty of extra nutrients once they are p
