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Costus barbatus

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Costus barbatus Spiral Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright

Description:
Attractive tropical plant commonly known as Spiral Ginger with green foliage and an upright habit. Beautiful spiral-like red bracts with yellow flowers appear above the plant from summer through to autumn. Great for containers or planting beneath trees.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained