ROSCOEA purpurea
Medium
Part shade
Purple
Fertile soil
Well drained soil
Summer
Description
Roscoea purpurea
Height x Spread: 45cm x 30cm
Commonly known as Bhordaya (Nepali), it was first discovered in 1806 by Francis Buchanan. This vigorous perennial has strap-like, green foliage with prominent margins and delightful large purple flowers which appear in clusters all summer long.
Roscoea prefers humus-rich soil that is fairly free draining and slightly acid, in a shady or partially shady location. This stunning plant would look fantastic in a woodland situation or on shady banks and slopes, as well as in your flower borders. Roscoea emerges in very late spring, be careful not to dig this plant up by accident.
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