Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma (KER-koo-muh) (Info)
Species: alismatifolia (uh-lis-mat-ih-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Carara
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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