Curcuma Species, Hidden Ginger, Red Leaf Spice Ginger, White Turmeric, Zedoary

A very dramatic foliage plant for a tropical look. I've seen it grow to almost six feet tall (1.5 m ?). It does well in full sun, but t...Read Moreends to look yellowish. Seems to like afternoon shade best; flops over in heavy shade. I've read that Curcumas originate from areas of seasonal dryness, but I keep mine well watered and it stays lush throughout the warm season (April through December here). Leaves can get tattered in winds. The bloom appears just before or with foliage in spring. Dormant from December to April in New Orleans.

I think this is a verry nice plant-can get biger than 4' sometimes-has a large maroon inflorescence, -this plant has a red or maroon stri...Read Morepe up the middle rib of the leaf-edible,root--goes dormant in late fall -comes back mid to late spring-easy to grow[for me]as it did well from the start.

This plant is beautiful planted in large drifts. I love the light green color of the foliage. It handles full sun with after noon shade ...Read Moreand does not do as well in full shade. It spreads slowly and after it is established need little or no care. Trans planting is no problem in fall.