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Curcuma alismatifolia

Family Zingiberaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description Curcuma alismatifolia (hidden ginger) bears showy, white and repeat-blooming flowers during mid summer to mid-autumn. This tender perennial is clump forming and has medium green and greyish aquamarine foliage that is matte, coarse textured and fragrant. The stems are fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tender perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, specimen and tropical.