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Zingiberaceae
Roscoea 'Beesiana'
Roscoeaauriculata
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Genus
Roscoea
(ross-KOH-ee-uh)
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Species
auriculata
(aw-rik-yoo-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
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Where to Grow
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Bloom Characteristics
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Bloom Size
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Other details
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Elburn, Illinois
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