Hedychium thyrsiforme Borinda starting 1-2 months before most

starting 1-2 months before most others

The flowers are actually attractive and because of their sheer number

a 2014 introduction from the breeders at Ball Seed

'Climax' has heavily-corrugated green leaves

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

Hedychium thyrsiforme Borinda starting 1-2 months before mostHedychium 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.