Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of ginger
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Wallflower
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
wallflower
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Goldlack
In French
Ginger Jaune
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Alhelí
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
goivo-amarelo
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Lak
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Wallflower
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Wallflower
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Wallflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Ginger and Wallflower Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Wallflower are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Wallflower
Care of Yellow Ginger and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.