Siam Tulip
Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Moon'

Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)
Species: alismatifolia (uh-lis-mat-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Cultivar: Blue Moon

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger

Bloom Color
Light Blue

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage

Other details
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting