Roscoea sp. (Roscoea)

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

Roscoea sp. (Roscoea) lavender flower cluster with delicate petals and visible yellow stamens inside

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 sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, 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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