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species 10,458 observations

Kahili Ginger

Hedychium gardnerianum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Northern Cardinal, ʻApapane 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Monarch 1

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 Moist
Soil
Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Habit
Arching Clumping Erect
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.

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