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Spiral Ginger

Costus barbatus · Costaceae

A tropical spiral ginger with leafy stems that twist as they grow, topped by a red cone-shaped bract emitting yellow tubular flowers. A lush, exotic feature for warm, moist, sheltered positions.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Perennial
  • Light
    Part Shade, Full Sun
  • Water
    Moist / Regular
  • Soil
    Well-Drained
  • Climate
    Tropical, Subtropical
  • Frost
    Frost-Tender
  • Mature size
    2 m H × 1 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Flowering
    Summer Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Fast-Growing
  • Maintenance
    Moderate Maintenance

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