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Chamaecostuscuspidatus

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Species

cuspidatus (kus-pi-DAY-tus)

Info

Synonym

Costus cuspidatus

Costus igneus

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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