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Costus guanaiensis

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Costus guanaiensis is an odd species of ginger found in South America. We got our seeds collected out of Ecuador. The stems swell up like large bamboo stems with pink undersides. The leaves make a spiral pattern up the stems. Once the flowers of this plant are mature they are a beautiful yellow.

The plant can grow to 7 feet tall.

FACTS

Foliage: Dark green spear shaped leaves held in a spiral on the stems

Flower: Yellow to white flowers

Height: 4 to 7 feet

Situation: Full sun to part shade.

Zone: 7 and up

Species/Hybridizer: Species