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    Roscoea purpurea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Roscoea purpurea plant details

    Roscoea purpurea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea purpurea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea purpurea

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We always think of this as an easy and affordable substitute for orchids as the flowers are reminiscent. In the ginger family, this is easy Asian tuberous plant can be grown in part sun to light shade. It will get a foot or more high and will have a succession of showy purple-pink flowers and clump quickly.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Similar to 'Beesiana Alba' but with wispy, purple, orchid-like flowers. Makes an intriguing addition to perennial borders, rock gardens and woodland gardens.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Blooms: spring-summer, purple orchid like/ thick gorn like foliage Zone 5-9. 1'-1.5', Himalayas, shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Hooded 3 inch purple flowers appear to have dropped off some tropical island but are hardy and happy living in a shady border. 12" tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Roscoea purpurea plant

    How to Grow Roscoea purpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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