A beautiful native turmeric the rhizomes of which are eaten roasted by Aboriginals. Grows to 2m, yellow flowers with striking pink bracts.
140mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 1 | No | Deciduous | Winter |
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Is frost tolerant due to the fact that it dies down in winter. Very productive in sandy soils. | Jennifer Smith - Lawnton, QLD 17-Apr-2009
Best divided in late spring to early summer. | Jennifer Smith - Lawnton, QLD 17-Apr-2009
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