Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zingiberaceae

Genus:

Curcuma

Species:

Curcuma zedoaria

USDA Symbol:

CUZE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink, yellow, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–42 days

Notes:

Typically propagated by rhizome division rather than seed. Seeds require warm temperatures (25-30°C) and high humidity for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI