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Costus barbatus

Family: costaceae
Common name(s): Red Tower Ginger, Spiral Ginger, Red Velvet Ginger
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 8~9 - 11

General resources

Links for Costus barbatus

  • Dave's Garden PlantFiles - Profile page with horticultural basics, and member-contributed photos and comments. (zone 9-11) (7 photos)
  • Denver Botanic Gardens - Description, native range, and cultural requirements. (zone 8) (8 photos)
  • Garden.org - Community-assembled plant profile (6 photos)
  • Pacific Bulb Society - One of the plants described on this page about the genus. (1 photo)

Last updated:20 Dec 2023