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Curcuma, Siam Tulip 'Crown Princess'

Curcumaalismatifolia

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Genus

Curcuma (KER-koo-muh)

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Species

alismatifolia (uh-lis-mat-ih-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Junesjam

Winter Park, FL (Zone 10a) | August 2005 | positive

Very unusual, with small purple flowers in the bracts. All my neighbors comment on them. Last forever in the garden; at least a week to...Read More 10 days as a cut flower.

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