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Roscoea Procera
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Roscoea Purpurea Var Procera

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The full name is Roscoea purpurea var. procera. Large, sumptuous, exotic, pale purple, orchid-like flowers are held on thick stems bearing broad, fleshy, pointed leaves. A very desirable,very long-lived and bone hardy member of the ginger family. This is probably the largest and easiest to spread of all of these orchid-like plants.

Common name
Roscoea Purpurea Var Procera
Family
Zingiberaceae
Height
45 cm - 60 cm
Light level
Partial shade
Growth habit
Bulb corm or rhizome
Hardiness rating
H5
Pollinator-friendly
Yes
Moisture
Moisture retentive
Region of origin
Himalayas
Colour
Purple

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