purpurea Peacock

Roscoea is a genus of perennial plants of the family Zingiberaceae.

They species are native to mountainous regions of the Himalayas and China.

They flowers may look like in orchids, but they are not related.

Flowering time: Summer (June-July).

Height: 15-25cm.

Suitable for open borders and rock gardens. They like partial sun or shade.