Hedychium Carnival Thermopsis small green leaves

small green leaves

Adding to the beauty are the short stalks of bright red berries that occur near the base of the plant in late fall and through the winter

spider-type flowers

don't hesitate to cut them to the ground

attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies

Hedychium Carnival Thermopsis small green leavesHedychium 'Carnival' has been one of our favorite ginger lily hybrids. This 4' tall and slow multiplying selection with brightly red marked stalks begins flowering for us in late summer and early fall. The huge 14" heads of fragrant, bright butterscotch yellow flowers put on a show that lasts for several weeks outstanding!