Hedychium thyrsiforme Borinda as well as its hybrid

as well as its hybrid offspring

a 2014 introduction from the breeders at Ball Seed

the clumps are topped with 2' tall scapes of lavender and white striped flowers

Marley' is simply reggae-luscious for summer color

Hedychium thyrsiforme Borinda as well as its hybridHedychium thyrsiforme is a little known Eastern Himalayan species (India, Nepal, Bhutan) that forms a compact 4' tall plant, topped in late summer (NC) with terminal clusters of narrow white petals and long protruding white filaments quite unique and dainty compared to most hedychiums. Hedychium thyrsiforme prefers light shade, but will also tolerate a few hours of early morning sun.