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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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Aka Cucurma longa ‘Snow Drift’) Superb form of cone ginger and a source of turmeric, broad tropicalissimo leaves with wide, softly zig-zagging cream edges on stems 2-3’ tall in tight clumps. Exotic pale pink and yellow ‘pine cone like flowers, 8” high in late summer; plants emerge late. Bright shade, moist, organically enriched soil.
Curcuma petiolata ‘Snow Drift’ displays spectacular variegated leaves in shades of green with white. Interestingly large, pale pink, cone-like flowers bloom in late summer to make nice cut flowers. The thick fleshy rhizomes can be dried and powdered to make turmeric spice.

Gardening facts about Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift' plant

How to Grow Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer

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