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Curcuma longa (Common Turmeric, Indian Saffron)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42394



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Curcuma
Species: Curcuma longa
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
  • Spice
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
Soil pH edit
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Mixed
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Rhizomes
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Might be deciduous in ground north of Zone 10 edit | delete
  • Move into greenhouse or indoors for winter north of Zone 10 edit | delete
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Curcuma longa (Common Turmeric, Indian Saffron)
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Nov 12 2009
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Other names for this plant:
Curcuma domestica



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