GINGER LILY 'Chinese Butterfly' --Cautleya spicata--

This small, deciduous ginger produces leafy shoots to about 60 cm (2 ft.) tall with a very attractive, terminal inflorescence of reddish bracts and yellow flowers. Native from the Himalayas to China (Yunnan) it is one of the hardiest gingers and will do well even in areas with cool summers.Cultural RequirementsFrost Tolerance ExcessiveWater Requirements HighWind Tolerance LowAppearanceGrowth Rate FastGrowth Form Deciduous PerennialOrnamental Value PrettyUsesProperties ColorfulDeciduousFloweringGardening OrnamentalPotted