Roscoea humeana

Also Known As

Hume Roscoea
Woodland Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-16"
W: 6"-16"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Roscoea humeana plant details

Roscoea humeana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea humeana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea humeana

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From forest margins in China, this stocky little tuberous rooted perennial is from the ginger family. Tight clumps of upright stems sheathed in leaves grow to 6-8” and are topped in summer by large, very showy purple orchid like flowers! Sun in cool areas to part shade where warm; prefers rich, well drained moist soils. Mulch in cold winter zones. A first meeting with this plant usually elicits a sharp intake of breath followed by “What is that?!” USDA Z6

By: Secret Garden Growers

This species has some of the largest flowers in the genus and also is the earliest to bloom. Overall a rather stout plant and showy. May be shipped as bare root early spring.