Turmeric

Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae

Zones

8a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverProducer

Partial Sun (optimal)Partial Shade (optimal)

ModerateHighHigh

5.5 – 7.5

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Turmeric compounds may be inhibitory to European herbs like parsley adapted to different soil chemistry

FoodMedicineDye

Roots

Turmeric grows in USDA hardiness zones 8a through 11b.

Good companions for Turmeric include Ginger, Mahogany, Ackee, Jackfruit.

Design guilds with Turmeric and see companion relationships visually.