Costus vargasii ‘Raspberry Yogurt'
COMMON NAME | Spiral Ginger |
TYPE | Ginger/Heliconia |
FAMILY | Costaceae |
NOTES | A
spiral type ginger with stunning bright red bracts with small bold yellow
flowers. Can grow 6' tall, likes shade with rich soil and regular moisture.
The backs of the leaves are purple, the canes flushed with purple and pink.
Nodes are enlarged. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Peru |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Filtered
light and well-drained rich soil |
WEB SOURCES |
