Hedychium forrestii Panax Extensive research has proven that

Extensive research has proven that monkey grass does not need to be planted in lines bordering sidewalks and similar structures

In midsummer

via the US National Arboretum

" this exquisite selection of the deciduous

Moy's breeding efforts at the San Antonio Botanical Garden comes this hybrid ginger lily (probably Hedychium gardnerianum x coronarium)

Hedychium forrestii Panax Extensive research has proven thatThis 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.