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    • Photo of Costus barbatus flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Costus barbatus

    Also Known As

    • Spiral Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Costus barbatus plant details

    Costus barbatus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Costus barbatus

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: costaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Costus barbatus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Costus barbatus is one of the most stunning flowering plants in the world. It grows from 6-8 feet and every spiral leaved stem produces a bright red 8 inch bract. Each red bract produces lemon yellow flowers that create the most beautiful contrast of colors. Taxonomists have determined that this plant is actually Costus cosmosus but most folks still know it as barbatus. Regardless of the true name this is a must have Costus.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Costus barbatus plant

    How to Grow Costus barbatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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