Gracile Hedychium (Hedychium gracile)

Family: Zingiberaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Hedychium gracile is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Used as a spice. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist places and on forest edges. (Zone 8)