Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
पीले अदरक
In German
Chionodoxa
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Chionodoxa
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Chionodoxa
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Chionodoxa
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Spermatophyta
Class
Cestoda
Monocotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Liliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Hedychium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger
Care of Chionodoxa and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
