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Costus comosus

Botanical Name
Costus comosus
Common Names
Red Tower Ginger, Spiral Ginger,
Costus comosus, commonly known as Red Tower Ginger, is a bold tropical perennial with tall, leafy stems and striking red and yellow flower heads. Its lush foliage and upright clumping form create strong vertical interest, making it well suited to sheltered garden beds, tropical planting schemes, resort-style landscapes and commercial projects where a dramatic foliage feature is required. Grows to approximately 2–4m high x 1–2m wide.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Costus comosus Red Tower Ginger, Spiral Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright, Weeping

Description:
Costus comosus, commonly known as Red Tower Ginger, is a bold tropical perennial with tall, leafy stems and striking red and yellow flower heads. Its lush foliage and upright clumping form create strong vertical interest, making it well suited to sheltered garden beds, tropical planting schemes, resort-style landscapes and commercial projects where a dramatic foliage feature is required. Grows to approximately 2–4m high x 1–2m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Well Drained