Chamaecostus Species

Chamaecostussubsessilis

Species
subsessilis (sub-SES-sil-iss)
Synonym
Costus subsessilis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gainesville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Spring, TX | September 2010 | positive

The plant froze back severly in one of Houston's coldest winters even though it was covered. It came back in May and bloomed profusely t...Read More

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Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2010 | positive

I love this plant has beautiful bright yellow flowers and fuzzy leaves. Great low growing plant.

G
Gainesville, FL | November 2008 | positive

A beautiful unusual low growing ginger for flowerbeds

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