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Curcuma, Siam Tulip 'Blue Tung'

Curcumaalismatifolia

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Genus

Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)

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Species

alismatifolia (uh-lis-mat-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Textured

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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(Zone 8a) | August 2009 | positive

Not really blue, more of a violet color.

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