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Roscoea tibetica

Also Known As

  • Woodland Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Roscoea tibetica plant details

Roscoea tibetica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea tibetica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea tibetica

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: summer, pink-red, orchid like in appearance Zone 6-9. 4"-8", China, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Roscoea tibetica plant

How to Grow Roscoea tibetica

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 16"-24"

Width: 4"-6"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • mostly shade
  • even moisture
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