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Curcuma alismatifolia 'Tropic Snow'

Family Zingiberaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light light shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Curcuma alismatifolia 'Tropic Snow' (hidden ginger) yields showy, white and repeat-blooming blossoms during late summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has matte and coarse textured foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container and tropical.