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Costus fissiligulatus - video

African Princess, Spiral Ginger, Cameroon Costus
Family: Costaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small plant 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Shade

Regular water

Yellow, orange flowers

Pink flowers

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Costus fissiligulatus
Dazzling pink trumpet flower with a yellow throat. It is very floriferous with an inflorescence of numerous flower buds.

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