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Buy Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 10"-16"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

4"x 5" | $21

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Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock' plant details

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaves and stems of this Zingiber relative are flushed with mahogany-purple and emerge May or June, topping 10”-16” tall and slowly forming a well behaved clump of stems. Pinkish purple flowers are large for the genus and orchid like June>July. AM sun to light shade is best in moist, organic, well drained soil; a woodland jewel!

Gardening facts about Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock' plant

How to Grow Roscoea purpurea 'Brown Peacock'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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