Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger)
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) leaves spiral densely in overlapping layers on thick flexible stems.
Botanical names: Monocostus uniflorus, Costus uniflorus
Common names: Lemon ginger, Single Flower Ginger, Yellow Spiral Ginger
Family: Costaceae
Origin: Peru
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Keep soil moist
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis 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 ginger) yellow flower surrounded by foliage on a stem
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower cluster nestled between dark glossy foliage and rounded leaves.
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower nestled among thick dark green oval foliage and stems
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower nestled among thick green leaves in a close up.
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower petals with rounded dark green leaves surrounding the center.
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower nestled among thick, dark green, oval shaped leaves.
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower petals contrasting against deep dark green rounded tropical foliage
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower nestled among thick deep green waxy foliage leaves
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) leaves with waxy surfaces and distinct veins in a lush cluster.
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower with delicate wrinkled petals sitting near broad green foliage
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower among deep green foliage in a nursery pot
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) yellow flower with wide dark green leaves surrounding the petals
Monocostus uniflorus (Lemon ginger) flower with soft petals resting among thick waxy green oval leaves
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