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Curcuma, Hidden Lily, Queen Lily 'Candy Cane'

Curcumagracillima

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Genus

Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)

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Species

gracillima (grass-IL-ih-muh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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vossner

(Zone 8a) | April 2007 | neutral

A couple of years ago I bought 5 Candy Cane curcuma and I have been disappointed in that they have declined and I only have two. I plant...Read More

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