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Roscoea cautleoides

Family zingiberaceae

Life cycle perennial (Z6-9)

Size 18-24"

Light light shade

Cultural notes prefers moist soil

Tuberous perennial with lance-shaped leaves. Likes a cool, sheltered spot in the garden. Flowers, appearing in summer, may be yellow, purple, or cream.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: orchard nursery area

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from NARGS '07/'08 exchange. Baggy 70F/75F (78%G, 4-24d)

A bit of bottom heat helps to get germination going.

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common mis-spellings: Roscoea cautleyoides

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Last modified: March 07, 2008
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