Family: Costaceae
Genus: Costus (KOS-tus) (Info)
Species: spicatus (spi-KAH-tus) (Info)
 2 vendors have this plant for sale.
4 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Aromatic
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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