Costus productus (Costus)
Costus productus (Costus) showing orange red cone-shaped flowers among dense green leaves on the plant.
Botanical name: Costus productus
Common name: Costus
Family: Costaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCostus productus is actually an edible variety. The flower petals are quite sweet and nutritious. It's a lower grower and makes a great ground cover. Each flowerhead lasts over a month and the clump can be in flower for months while the weather stays warm. Excellent cut flower.
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Costus productus (Costus) with intense orange flowers emerging from textured red bracts in close up.
Costus productus (Costus) displays textured red bracts along with delicate orange petals upon green leaves.
Costus productus (Costus) with an orange flower extending from red bracts near broad green foliage
Costus productus (Costus) with many conical red flowers scattered among lush green oval shaped leaves
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/costus_productus.htm