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Monocostus uniflorus, Costus uniflorus, Lemon ginger, Single Flower Ginger, Yellow Spiral Ginger

Monocostus uniflorus, Costus uniflorus

Lemon ginger, Single Flower Ginger, Yellow Spiral Ginger
Family: Costaceae
Origin: Peru
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeShadeKeep soil moistYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

This is a soft and delicate small ginger growing with spiral stems and dark green, oval thick leaves which are about 2 inches to 2.5 inches long ( 5 to 6 cm). Large, single lemon-yellow flowers emerge at the tip of stems of graceful texture spring from a spiraling cone. It will bloom almost all year and will make a beautiful free full blooming hanging basket.


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Monocostus uniflorus - Lemon Spiral Ginger

Monocostus uniflorus, Costus uniflorus. This is a soft and delicate small ginger growing with spiral stems and dark green, oval thick leaves which are about 2 inches to 2.5 inches long. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers emerge at the tip of stems of graceful texture spring from a spiraling cone. It will bloom almost all year and will make a beautiful free full blooming hanging basket.
See article about gingers by John Banta.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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