Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger)

Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower close up nestled among dark green foliage leaves.
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower petals with rounded dark green leaves surrounding the center.

Botanical names: Monocostus uniflorus, Costus uniflorus

Common names: Lemon ginger, Single Flower Ginger, Yellow Spiral Ginger

Family: Costaceae

Origin: Peru

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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