Roscoea auriculata [early blooming]

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 3"-24"

planting zones

6a-9a

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Roscoea auriculata [early blooming] plant details

Roscoea auriculata [early blooming] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea auriculata [early blooming]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea auriculata [early blooming]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Same as the species but as the add-on to name implies, blooms about a month earlier. Not only that, it even blooms later and keeps the foliage longer, too. A hardy and showy ginger relative with large, purple orchid-like flowers throughout the summer. Grows eventually into clumps measuring about 2 feet across. Will take easily bright sun in cooler climates and half shade in hotter regions. May be shipped as bare root early spring.