Costus speciosus (Crepe Ginger) - Image 2

Botanical names: Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus

Common name: Crepe Ginger

Family: Costaceae

Origin: Malay Peninsula of Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant
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Costus speciosus white flower close up on deep red textured bracts
Costus speciosus white flower sitting atop deep red textured spiral bracts
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