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Roscoea scillifolia [black form]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 2"-4"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Roscoea scillifolia [black form] plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Roscoea scillifolia [black form]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 IN - 4 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: black and burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Roscoea scillifolia [black form]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Same as S. scillifolia but with almost black flowers. The color seems to vary depending on soil and climate. Grows easily to multi stem clumps in most soils.

Gardening facts about Roscoea scillifolia [black form] plant

How to Grow Roscoea scillifolia [black form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial

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

6a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"

  • shade
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
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aka Roscoea sp. aff. scillifolia

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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