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Costus, Spiral Ginger 'Kiss of Death'

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Genus

Costus (KOS-tus)

Info

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Height

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Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Sun Exposure

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Danger

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)

Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

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Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Maroon/Burgundy

Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

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Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

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Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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gothqueen

Gainesville, FL | September 2009 | positive

A fantastic costus I have grown for about 8-9 years. Stems are thick and tough with velvety hairs, leaves a beautiful deep green. Blooms ...Read More

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