Monocostus Species, Lemon Ginger, Yellow Spiral Ginger (Monocostus uniflorus)

Monocostus uniflorus is a member of the ginger family. It makes a remarkable hanging basket plant here in zone 9. I will experiment with cold-hardiness this year. The foliage is lush and the plant blooms continuously, though more in the warmer months.

by nancyanne Mar 20, 2004 10:55 PM

Buds are produced from the internodes; many flowers can appear along the entire length of the foliage.

by nancyanne Mar 21, 2004 7:44 AM

Flowers are trumpet-shaped, with a slight sweet scent. Each flower lasts just a day or two, but the plant produces many.

by nancyanne Mar 20, 2004 10:55 PM

by vossner Aug 7, 2008 9:25 PM