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Curcuma |
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GENUS |
SPECIES |
VARIETY/CULTIVAR |
COMMON NAME |
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Curcuma |
alismatifolia |
See below |
Thailand Tulip |
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BLOOM COLOR |
FOLIAGE COLOR |
PLANT HEIGHT |
PLANT SPREAD |
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The flowers and
foliage of this ginger are similar in appearance to a tulip. |
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8-12" depending on variety |
10-14" apart |
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LIGHT |
MOISTURE |
BUTTERFLY |
HUMMINGBIRD |
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Full sun to partial shade |
Water 2-3 times per week until established. Water weekly
during dry spells. |
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TEMPERATURE |
NUTRITION |
NATIVE |
POISON |
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Protect from frost |
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SALT |
CHLORINE |
PESTS |
DISEASES |
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DESCRIPTION |
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The exotically
beautiful flowers bloom on long stems above long, stiff, narrow foliage
and make excellent cut flowers. Creates a spectacular display when mass
planted, or grow in containers. Blooms all summer. |
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USEFUL LINKS |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curcuma
http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Curc_lon.html |
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SEASON OF AVAILABILITY |
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May through September, 6PT |
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