Curcuma elata

Giant Plume Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 11
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, massing, specimen
Height 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage