Curcuma elata Amaryllids the underground rhizomes are easily

the underground rhizomes are easily divided anytime the ground isn't cold

upright-arching cinnamon-red stems

The 8" wide clump is topped with light lavender flowers in early summer

Acorus calamus is now in the horticulture protection program disguised as a dramatic

The adult foliage of Eucalyptus neglecta later changes to an elongated leaf

Curcuma elata Amaryllids the underground rhizomes are easilyCurcuma elata stands out in our garden as one of the finest cold climate garden specimens in the genus curcuma. This Indochina native has thrived for nearly three decades in our Zone 7b garden with no special care. The huge, bold textured, canna shaped green leaves compose the giant 6' tall clump. For us, this is the earliest curcuma to flower, mid June in NC, when the 2' tall pine cone like spikes sprout from the base of the plant. Each flower spike