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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Hypoxidaceae |
| Origin: Asia, Southeastern (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 2-4 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Curculigo capitulata (Palm Grass) - This is a very tropical-looking grass-like perennial which has 5 foot long blades that are pleated lengthwise, and measure 9" across. The yellow basal flowers bloom as a cluster on short pendulous stalks in the summer and fall. It prefers light shade, moist soil and is hardy without damage to about 28 degrees F.
The information about Curculigo capitulata that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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