Common names:
Turmeric
Indian Saffron
Acafrao

Botanical names:
Curcuma lagon Accepted
Curcuma iactesdom Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Mauve
Flower Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Inflorescence Type: Compound
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Flowering Tree
Medicinal Herb
Resistances: Gophers/Voles
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

First bloom in 4 years!

Comments:
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