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Curcuma zedoria /Pineapple Lily
Well established clump of pineapple ginger lily before flowering
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Scientific Name:
Curcuma zedoria
Common Name:
Pineapple Lily
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
9, 10, 11
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Supposed to have medicinal qualities. Produces highly scented roots, heavily ribbed, coarse textured foliage. Mulch plants in winter to give some protection from mild freezes. Add a generous amount of humus to planting beds. Blooms well in moderate shade.