The Red Pine Cone Ginger Lily is noted for its red-flower cones. When cone is squeezed, notice the lanolin fragrance. The flowers of the Red Pine Cone Ginger contain a pleasantly fragrant fluid that is used as a shampoo by some people. In time the "pine cones" turn completely red. Very pale greenish-yellow flowers appear sporadically. The fragrance of the flowers and the crushed foliage is penetrating, pleasant and long lasting. The erect flower stems of the Red Pine Cone Gingers can lift the flowers 18 inches from the bulb base. The Red Pine Cone Ginger thrives when grown in shady conditions and moist soil. The Red Pine Cone Ginger Lily plant produces bright red pine cones.