This rhizomatous perennial has upright reed-like stems and forms a clump. It has narrow-oblong pointed dark green leaves and the orange coloured tube-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters during spring. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Hedychium greenei is naturally found in India growing in woodlands tolerating boggy to well drained rich fertile soils. It prefers a wind protected semi shaded to full sun position and is drought and frost tender.

The Butterfly Lily is grown for its flowers and its clumping habit. It is mass planted along borders or around water features for a tropical effect and is used in large patio pots. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing from division in 1 to 2 years and is used in gully plantings or in boggy situations. ID 2976

Hedychium (hay-DI-kee-um) greenei (green-ee-i)

Zingiberaceae	(ZIN-jee-ber-AY-see-ee)
Ginger Family