Roscoea sp. (Roscoea)

Roscoea sp. (Roscoea) lavender flower close up with soft petals and yellow centers
Roscoea humeana

Botanical name: Roscoea sp.

Common name: Roscoea

Family: Zingiberaceae

Origin: China and Himalayas

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

These 18 of tuberous perennials are related to Ginger, but in appearance are more reminiscent of Irises.They are grown for their orchid-like flowers.

They grow vigorously during the warm season, if they are kept moist, and then die back suddenly in autumn to a short resting rhizome with fleshy roots. They are cold hardy, but they are susceptible to excess water in winter when dormant.

Similar plants: Roscoea sp. (Roscoea)


Roscoea sp. (Roscoea) yellow flower, close up of orchid-like petals against dark blurred background.
Roscoea cautleoides
Roscoea sp. (Roscoea) lavender purple flowers clumped together in a close up garden plant image.
Roscoea humeana


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