Costus subsessilis – Crepe Lemon Ginger (check back in summer)
$25.00
This is an interesting tropical ginger that is more of a ground cover or great for a container. It has long fuzzy green leaves that can reach 1 foot in length. This rare plant gets large, showy bright yellow, delicate flowers that smell like lemon or citrus!
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Description
This is an interesting ginger that is more of a ground cover or great for a container. It has long fuzzy green leaves that can reach 1 foot in length. The plant itself doesn’t get much taller than around 6″ – 8″ tall.
This ginger gets large, showy bright yellow, delicate flowers that smell like lemon or citrus!
This ginger also sells as Chamaecostus subsessilis. Winter dormant plant.
FAMILY : Costaceae
ORIGIN : Brazil
TYPE/USES :
MATURE SIZE : ground cover up to 8″ tall
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : filtered light, shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS : slightly moist during warm active months and dry during dormancy
MIN. TEMP. : low 30’s for short periods
FLOWER : big, yellow, citrus scent
COMMENTS : fuzzy leaves, rare
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6 × 9 × 24 in |
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