species 13,695 observations

Butterfly Ginger Lily

Hedychium coronarium

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Brazilian Skipper 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Great Kiskadee, Red-eyed Vireo, Tropical Kingbird 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Danaid Eggfly, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Carolina Sphinx 6

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Wet
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Resists: Heat Humidity Salt Wet soil
Habit: Arching Clumping
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.