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Curcuma, Hidden Lily, Variegated Hidden Ginger 'Snowdrift'

Curcumapetiolata

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Genus

Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)

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Species

petiolata (pet-ee-oh-LAH-tuh)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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