roscoea
Roscoea cautleyoides
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pale yellow
Notes
Roscoea (Roscoea cautleyoides) is a perennial for borders, woodland gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Pale yellow flowers open in late spring and early summer. The plant grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches wide.
Pairs well with Shasta daisy, Casa Blanca lily, and Kentucky bluegrass.
Native range
South-central China.