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Costusscaber

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Genus
Costus (KOS-tus)
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Species
scaber (SKAB-er)
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Synonym
Costus anachiri
Costus ciliatus
Costus scaberulus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bonifay, Florida

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida(2 reports)

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Galveston, Texas

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