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Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea plant details

Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet little bicolored Rosocea of pink and white with flowers reminiscent of some sort of orchid. These are descendants from our collection and Diana Reeck's collection from the same mountainside in Yunnan. This is our favorite form of the species and it will self-sow just right.

Gardening facts about Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea plant

How to Grow Roscoea tibetica f. atropurpurea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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Zones

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