This seasoning can take the summer heat! Turmeric is primarily grown for the bright yellow root rhizomes - peel and use fresh chopped turmeric in place of powdered seasoning from the store. The large leaves make a bold, tropical statement in the landscape. They can also be used as a wrap for cooked foods - similar to cooking with cabbage or banana leaves.
Established plants have tropical flowers from late spring to early summer.
Part Shade - Shade
Regular water - needs excellent drainage
Winter dormant
3' tall, clumping to 3' wide
For garden massing or borders, space plants 15" apart
This seasoning can take the summer heat! Turmeric is primarily grown for the bright yellow root rhizomes - peel and use fresh chopped turmeric in place of powdered seasoning from the store. The large leaves make a bold, tropical statement in the landscape. They can also be used as a wrap for cooked foods - similar to cooking with cabbage or banana leaves.
Established plants have tropical flowers from late spring to early summer.
Part Shade - Shade
Regular water - needs excellent drainage
Winter dormant
3' tall, clumping to 3' wide
For garden massing or borders, space plants 15" apart
