Red ginger-lily 'Tara' (Hedychium coccineum 'Tara')

Red ginger-lily 'Tara'

Also known as: Butterfly ginger 'Tara'

Red ginger-lily 'Tara' is a cultivar from the lily family that develops rows of miniature lily-shaped blooms on one stalk. The flowers resemble tiger lilies, which have bold orange and golden colors. Gardeners often add this perennial plant to their yard to attract pollinators and hummingbirds.

Scientific classification

Gingers, bananas, and allies

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2 m

Plant Height

1 m

Spread

Deciduous

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Red ginger-lily 'Tara'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Red ginger-lily 'Tara' is a perennial featuring vibrant red-orange flowers. Prune in early to late spring to foster growth and flowering, removing spent blooms and cutting back old stems. Thinning clumps improves air circulation and reduces disease risk, ensuring robust growth and a tidy appearance.

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