Curcuma Species, Aussie Plume Ginger, Cape York Lily, Native Turmeric

Curcumaaustralasica

Genus
Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)
Species
australasica (aw-stra-LAY-see-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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:

Fort Pierce, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Orange, Florida

Honolulu, Hawaii

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Clemmons, North Carolina

Alvin, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Dickinson, Texas

Galveston, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Round Rock, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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Round Rock, TX | April 2011 | neutral

Bought this plant July 2010, did OK but it was already blooming / peaking when I planted it, so it didn't last / look good much after tha...Read More

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