Curcuma longa Snowdrift Zephyranthes This German introduction was discovered

This German introduction was discovered and named by the late Bob Hayes of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

especially in mass plantings

900' elevation site in Hualien County

cinnamon trunks

Curcuma longa Snowdrift Zephyranthes This German introduction was discovered(aka: Curcuma petiolata 'Snowdrift') Curcuma longa 'Snowdrift' is a spectacular variegated foliage form of the popular spice, turmeric, and a great addition to the world of hardy, deciduous hidden cone gingers. Curcuma 'Snowdrift' is a wide edged sport of the popular Curcuma 'Emperor', discovered as a mutation by Richard O'Brien. Each 18" long x 4" wide tricolor leaf has a green center with a creamy white edge and light green highlights each color