he torch ginger lily (Etlingera elatior) is a showy addition to the tropical landscape, as it is a large plant with a variety of unusual, colorful blooms. Torch ginger plant information says the plant, an herbaceous perennial, grows in areas where temperatures fall no lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. This limits growth to Zones 10 and 11, and possibly USDA Hardiness Zone 9.