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    Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung'

    Also Known As

    • Blue Tung Siam Tulip

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung' plant details

    Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: zingiberaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Siam Tulip was first made available in 2007 out of Thailand. I have not seen it for sale by other nurseries. It is a large sized inflorescence and is a very pretty shade of violet. It produces very long stems so in full display in a garden bed or container it really does resemble a large tulip, only it blooms throughout the summer and fall!

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung' plant

    How to Grow Curcuma alismatifolia 'Blue Tung'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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