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Curcuma alismatifolia 'Aussie Plume'

Family Zingiberaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Curcuma alismatifolia 'Aussie Plume' (hidden ginger) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright pink flowers during early summer to mid autumn. The showy foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Curcuma alismatifolia 'Aussie Plume' (hidden ginger) has stems that are aromatic. A specimen plant, Curcuma alismatifolia 'Aussie Plume' (hidden ginger) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, specimen and tropical.