Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Curcuma (KER-koo-muh) (Info) Species: flaviflora (flav-ih-FLOR-uh) (Info)
Category: Perennials Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Sun Exposure: Partial to Full Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Red Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Blue-Green Veined
Other details: 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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