Roscoea sp. (Roscoea)
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 7b-9b
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThese 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.
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