Curcuma, Hidden Lily, Variegated Hidden Ginger, 'Emperor'

Curcumapetiolata

Genus
Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)
Species
petiolata (pet-ee-oh-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Bronson, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Kenner, Louisiana

Monroe, Louisiana

Coppell, Texas

Garland, Texas

Katy, Texas

Plano, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | September 2010 | positive

planted inground, part sun in Spring 2010, blooming in Fall (Sept) 2010.

J
Garland, TX | September 2009 | positive

Planted tubers in N. Texas hot mid-summer in partial shade. Grew about 2 ft. tall over summer and now flowering in September.
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F
Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

Hardy and carefree foliage fills a large area in the back of the garden, slowly spreading, happy in the heavy shade of a Bradford pear tr...Read More

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