PatternBaseKahili Ginger
Hedychium gardnerianum, Zingiberaceae
Zones
8a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorGround Cover
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Sun (optimal)
Water
High
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Holly FernCyrtomium falcatum
Aggressive ginger species can outcompete holly fern for resources and space
Ebony SpleenwortAsplenium platyneuronInvasive kahili ginger forms dense stands that shade out native fern species
Blunt-Lobed WoodsiaWoodsia obtusaInvasive kahili ginger displaces native woodsia fern through shading and chemical inhibition
Uses
Functions
Ornamental
Common Questions
What zones does Kahili Ginger grow in?
Kahili Ginger grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.
What are good companion plants for Kahili Ginger?
Good companions for Kahili Ginger include Scarlet Star Bromeliad, Sulphur Cosmos, Cretan Brake Fern.
Design guilds with Kahili Ginger and see companion relationships visually.
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