Hedychium forrestii Rohdea 200' elevation

200' elevation

this is the one that draws everyone's attention

The demand always seems to exceed our supply

Iris 'Gerald Darby' is a spectacular 1967 introduction of the naturally-occurring hybrid between our native Iris virginica and Iris versicolor

Hedychium forrestii Rohdea 200' elevationThis unique but little known ginger lily boasts large, glossy, green canna like leaves on the massive 8' tall stalks. Beginning in late summer, the top of each spike becomes a giant flower head, each with dozens of white, narrow petaled, hymenocallis like flowers emitting a strong, delightfully sweet fragrance. This is sure to become a new southern favorite.