Curcuma elata 'Giant Plume'

Scientific Name:

Curcuma elata

Product Details:

Ships bare rooted. 1-3 feet in height.

CURCUMAS--Broad leaf plants with colorful flowers. Go dormant after first frost. Enjoy medium to full sun, and sandy soil. Many make excellent cut flowers. Vary from short to tall plants. Curcuma elata- Called 'Giant Plume' ginger. This is one of the first gingers to bloom in spring. Large pink inflorescence is produced before leaves appear. Plants can reach 6 to 7 feet in height. Grows well in medium to full sun. Goes dormant in November but returns in April or May. Zones 7 and higher.

Growing Zone:

7 and higher. "Hardiness" is the capability of a plant to survive cold temperatures. In order to provide a system for identifying the extent of cold temperatures in a particular location, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a map that divides North America into eleven Hardiness Zones.

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