Roscoea wardii

Roscoea wardii

Native to:
China | India | Myanmar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Zingiberaceae
Genus:
Roscoea
Species:
Roscoea wardii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow in moist, well-drained medium and keep cool.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash