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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 10 feet
Leaves: Variegated
Other: Leaves grow in a spiral around a stem
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Mostly white with pink and yellow throat
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
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Other: Rooted cuttings will grow a rhizome in about a year and a half - should be kept in a container until this happens.. During this time the leaves can be somewhat deformed.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Variegated Crepe Ginger
  • Variegated Spiral Ginger
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Hellenia speciosa
  • Synonym: Costus speciosus

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Location: Austin ,TX
Date: July
Location: Summeville, SC

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