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225-001   Roscoea alpina  

Roscoea alpina
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Nepal. Roscoeas are tuberous ginger relatives that are characterized by their lance-shaped leaves that sheath their stems and by hooded flowers. The flowers of Roscoea alpina are partially concealed by the upper leaf sheaths. This is best grown in a woodland or part shade garden where the plants can be watered on a regular basis. These charming gingers form clumps over time.

Late summer.  1 ft.

Pink flowers

Part Shade     Zones 6, 7, 8, 9
 



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