Curcuma longa
TURMERIC
Zingiberaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Curcuma longa
TURMERIC
Zingiberaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or crimson & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: light green

Edibility: spice


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & contemporary designs

Uses: mass planting, accents, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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