14 Jan Ginger lily
Hedychium gardnerianum
Large, spreading plant out-competes natives
for light and moisture in moist habitats. Heavy
and difficult to remove from bush.
Family: Zingiberaceae
Origin: Himalayas
Habit: Robust perennial herb 2-3 m high with creeping underground
stems (rhizomes) up to 1 metre long.
Leaves: About 40cm long and 15 cm wide. Alternately arranged and
lance-shaped with long-pointed tips.
Flowers: Yellow with red filaments and very fragrant, in spike-like clusters,
summer to autumn.
Fruit: Produces large amounts of seed.
Roots: Large fleshy rhizomes forming dense layers up to 1 metre thick.
Dispersal: Garden dumping of stems.
Control: Remove underground stems from contact with the soil.
Bulbous & Succulent Weeds
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