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| COMMON NAME Turmeric |
| BOTANICAL NAME Curcuma longa |
| HEIGHT 3′ |
| WIDTH 3′ |
| EVERGREEN |
| COLD TOLERANCE 0° F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Yes |
| SALT TOLERANCE No |
| FLOWER Yellow-white flower spike on a stalk |
| MONTH OF COLOR Spring to Fall |
| FRUIT Root is tan exterior, yellow interior. Edible. |
| COMMENTS Needs partial shade. Root used in curries and other foods. Root possesses medicinal qualities, such as being an anti-inflammatory and is a natural yellow dye. Needs moist conditions with partial sun. |
| PRICE 1 gallon $6 |