Curcuma Species, Hidden Ginger, Ruby Ginger

Curcumarubescens

Genus
Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)
Species
rubescens (roo-BES-enz)
Synonym
Curcuma longiflora
Curcuma rubricaulis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Texas

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neutral
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