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Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift'
Also Known As
- Curcuma petiolata 'Snowdrift'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 7b-12
Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift' plant details
Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: zingiberaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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