A Time for Turmeric

I’m always amazed that so many people don’t realize that turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an amazing garden perennial. We’ve had our plants in the garden for nearly 30 years. This week, the flowers of this delightful ginger lily from Southern India emerge, looking like fancy pink pine cones. Curcuma longa is very easy to grow, as long as the soil is reasonably well-drained. Just mark the planting spot, since it usually doesn’t break ground before June. Hardiness is Zone 7b-10.

Image of Curcuma longa ( Tumeric ) flowering
Curcuma longa
Close up Image of Curcuma longa ( Tumeric )flowering
Curcuma longa flower

7 thoughts on “A Time for Turmeric”

  1. Sandra Wiatrowski

    This is the ONLY plant that my deer will not eat. They take one bite and spit it out EVERY time. They don’t even chew it!

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