Roscoea cautleyoides
ROSCOEA
Zingiberaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Flowers: cream-yellow, purple or white

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: dark green
 
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Roscoea cautleyoides
ROSCOEA
Zingiberaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream-yellow, purple or white

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border, soil binding, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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