Hedychium gardnerianum Compactum Thrillers This selection was made at

This selection was made at the University of British Columbia from seed collected by Dick Pearson from the alpine forests (9500' elevation) of Mt

the tiny pink-to-white dodecatheon-like flowers poke through the ground

After flowering has finished

This drought-tolerant native blazing star from rocky outcrops in the southern Appalachian mountains is one of the best in the genus

but only a few remain in cultivation today

Hedychium gardnerianum Compactum Thrillers This selection was made atThe amazing Nepalese native, Hedychium gardnerianum is one of the showiest of the wild ginger lilies. Hedychium gardnerianum 'Compactum' boasts giant flower heads of brilliant yellow, fragrant flowers atop 4' tall stalks. An additional highlight is the dark orange stigmas that protrude from each flower and provide a stunning contrast, starting for us in early October. Please join me in a late night toast to yellow flowers and protruding stigmas!