Hedychium (Ginger Lilies)

Hedychium’s fragrant, exotic blooms (August – October) provide a vital late-season nectar source for migrant hummingbird hawkmoths (Macroglossum stellatarum) and honeybees (Apis mellifera), thriving when many native flowers have faded. The plant’s lush foliage offers shelter for ground beetles and spiders, while its water-collecting bracts create miniature habitats for moisture-loving insects. Ideal for sheltered urban gardens or conservatories, it pairs beautifully with late-flowering Fuchsias to extend pollinator support into autumn. Though frost-sensitive, its ability to sustain pollinators during seasonal transitions makes it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.