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    • Photo of Costus 'Green Mountain' flower by Tejas Tropicals

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    Costus 'Green Mountain'

    Also Known As

    • Costus curvibracteatus 'Green Mountain'
    • Green Mountain Spiral Ginger

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Costus 'Green Mountain' plant details

    Costus 'Green Mountain' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Costus 'Green Mountain'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: costaceae
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Costus 'Green Mountain'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This hybrid between curvibracteatus and varzearum was made by Tim Chapman. It grows to about 3 feet and has shiny green leaves. It is a vigorous grower and blooms profusely with beautiful orange flowers. Thanks to it's size and display of flowers it makes a great container plant. It is hardy to at least zone 9.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Gardening facts about Costus 'Green Mountain' plant

    How to Grow Costus 'Green Mountain'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Texture

      • glossy

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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