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Costus, Kuth

Saussureacostus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Saussurea (so-SUR-ree-a)

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Species

costus (KOS-tus)

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Synonym

Saussurea lappa

Aucklandia costus

Aplotaxis lappa

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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neutral

negative

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