Hedychium coronarium flavum, the Creamy Ginger Lily, is widely appreciated for its odorant flowers. It grows on forest edges and in grassland of mountain areas of China, India and Thailand. It grows up to 2 meters tall. The inflorescence is erect and up to 20 cm long. The flowers are white and yellow with red-orange stamens and are very fragrant. The long strap leaves are blue-green, smooth-textured and about 60 cm long by 10 cm wide. The foliage is persistent if the plant isn?t exposed to frost. Hardiness zones 8-11, (5§C/40§F, -10§C/15§F) in winter. It prefers a warm, frost-free climate although its rhizome can survive temperatures as low as -10øC . In colder 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.