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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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