Scientific Name: Hedychium ‘Elizabeth’

Common Name: Butterfly Ginger

Hardiness: Zones 7 to 11

Ornamental Features:

‘Elizabeth’ is a herbaceous perennial ginger with sturdy stems and medium green leathery foliage. It grows 5 to 6 feet tall and produces numerous fragrant, pink flowers. It blooms mid to late Summer into Fall

Applications:

This plant is well suited for medium shade to partial sun landscapes or as a patio pot plant.

Pot Size and Finish Time:

Best suited for a 3 gallon pot size and will finish in 4 to 5 months. Plant one plant per pot.

Culture:

Light: 50% shade

Temperature: 50° - 95° F

Soil / Watering: Use a slightly acidic, well draining professional mix, keep evenly moist.

Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm (N). For top dress or soil incorporation, follow label rates for medium feeders.

Pest/Disease Problems:

Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and bacterial pathogens. A preventative drench with a soil fungicide will help to prevent root rot.

For Availability and More Information:

Contact David McDonald

3941 Britt Road

Mount Dora, FL 32757

(352) 385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax

www.agristarts4.com

david@agristarts4.com