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Hedychium stenopetalum, the White Stars Ginger, is
potentially the largest butterfly ginger, up to 12 feet
tall.
This Ginger sports 18" spikes of ghost white flowers.
Its flowers are white with a faint greenish-yellow tint
to the base of the labellum and have prominent white or
off-white stamens. The leaves are big and bold.
Hardiness zones 8-11, (5ºC/40ºF, -10ºC/15ºF) in
Winter. It prefers a warm, frost-free climate although it
will grow outside in temperate areas that have light,
infrequent frosts. In frost-prone areas, either grow in
containers or give Winter protection. For best results,
provide a rich, moist, well-drained soil, and with
protection from cold winds. It prefers partial shade or
partial sun; if kept in shade, it grows taller. It can
tolerate strong sunshine.
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