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Costus stenophyllus

Botanical Name
Costus stenophyllus
Common Names
Bamboo Ginger,
Spiral Ginger is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with a compact, upright, clumping habit. It produces yellow flowers and has elongated green foliage. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to planting in garden beds or as a feature in sheltered positions. It can also be incorporated into mixed plantings for foliage and seasonal flower interest. Grows to approx. 2m H x 1m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Costus stenophyllus Bamboo Ginger,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping

Description:
Spiral Ginger is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with a compact, upright, clumping habit. It produces yellow flowers and has elongated green foliage. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to planting in garden beds or as a feature in sheltered positions. It can also be incorporated into mixed plantings for foliage and seasonal flower interest. Grows to approx. 2m H x 1m W.

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

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained