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DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
08:35 PM Post #7215198
| This is growing in a ditch just down the road from me... haven't seen any blooms yet, but if know what it is, maybe I can snag some before the county comes by to mow it down.
Thanks
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trackinsand
mid central, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 27, 2009
08:43 PM Post #7215223
| looks like a pinecone ginger in need of saving!
they like shade! http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/261896/
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DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
09:19 PM Post #7215330
| wouldn't the leaves be wider and shorter? |
Bignonia
Atenas
Costa Rica
October 27, 2009
09:49 PM Post #7215409
| It is Costus sp Costaceae. terminal flowers.! |
DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 27, 2009
09:54 PM Post #7215421
| terminal flowers?? can you give me a site to look at this plant? or is it just like a weed? |
Bignonia
Atenas
Costa Rica
October 27, 2009
10:24 PM Post #7215511
| flowers are produced at the end of the branch. There are different species of Costus used as ornamentals example Costus speciosus Crape Ginger, Costus woodsonii, Costus curvibracteus. They are called Spiral Ginger. Weed it is very relative!, for me an ornamental. This group of plants are very fascinating! But sometimes is hard to get rid off the clumps of Costus in one area. I had that experience. |
MotherNature4
Bartow, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 27, 2009
11:53 PM Post #7215759
| Check this one, as it seems to resemble your photo most closely. It is Costus pulverulentus, commonly among many called Spiral Ginger. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1035/ |
DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 28, 2009
08:17 AM Post #7216247
| Ok...so I can just dig out some of the bulb/tubers? Like I said they are in a ditch...don't want the whole plant in my truck.
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Carolyn_Roberts
Ladson, SC
October 28, 2009
08:26 AM Post #7216270
| I like those! What are the chances of you getting one or two extra tubers? |
DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 28, 2009
11:12 AM Post #7216693
| Will get as many as I can, as long as I don't get arrested for digging in the ditch ~LOL~ |
Carolyn_Roberts
Ladson, SC
October 28, 2009
11:37 AM Post #7216768
| If it is solved do not forget to close the thread. You can send me a d-mail if you get any extras.
Please
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GAgirl1066
Waycross, GA
October 28, 2009
12:34 PM Post #7217000
| I would love to have one also, be glad to pay postage. |
DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
October 28, 2009
12:50 PM Post #7217049
| Will post here when I get down the road & dig'm up. Or if anyone knows if it's easier to just pull them outta the ground. |
GAgirl1066
Waycross, GA
October 28, 2009
01:12 PM Post #7217105
| I would think digging would be better, if you pull them, they are likely to break and then you will have to dig. |
DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 3, 2009
11:01 PM Post #7239376
| let'n ya'll know, I haven't dug any plants yet... been a bit busy ... still hoping to get to them before county mows them down
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Carolyn_Roberts
Ladson, SC
November 4, 2009
08:17 AM Post #7239954
| even if the county mows them down the tubers should still be there. It is easier to mail a tuber than a plant |
DIRTYGIRL71
Brandon, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 4, 2009
02:17 PM Post #7241084
| oh I wouldn't try and send the whole plant. . . wayyyy to expensive
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