Hedychium coronarium

Lance shaped tropical looking leaves on upright stems 3-7’ tall…these robust lovelies are topped after warm summers with swooningly fragrant 6” clusters of white flowers that resemble butterflies. Needs a really warm spot (also performs in big tubs or pots), part shade to full sun and rich soil with plenty of moisture. Tolerates low wet areas, so great at pond edge. A dieback perennial in areas that freeze, evergreen in frost free climates.