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Costus woodsonii 'Dwarf French Kiss'

CATEGORY  Costus

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Dwarf, compact habit
  • Orange-red flowers
  • Attracts Butterflies & Birds
  • Landscapes or Interiors
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HEIGHT:

24-36 Inches

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

9B-11

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Attracts Hummingbirds
· Attracts Butterflies

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Mass Plantings
· Patio & Garden
· Interiorscape
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Drought Tolerant
· Heat Tolerant
· Long Blooming
· Easy to Grow
· Salt Tolerant

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water

HABIT:

· Upright

BLOOMS:

· Spring
· Summer

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· Orange
· Red

Costus woodsonii 'Dwarf French Kiss' is native to Costa Rica and Panama. This Costus has a dwarf, compact growth habit. The foliage is shiny and oval shaped. The orange-red flowers attract butterflies and birds. This plant works well in landscapes as well as interiorscapes. 'Dwarf French Kiss' has some salt tolerance too.

Fruit Grower Information

Nothing to display at this time.

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Attracts Hummingbirds
· Attracts Butterflies

APPLICATIONS:

· Mixed Combos
· Mass Plantings
· Patio & Garden
· Interiorscape
· Containers

FEATURES:

· Drought Tolerant
· Heat Tolerant
· Long Blooming
· Easy to Grow
· Salt Tolerant

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Average Water

HABIT:

· Upright

BLOOMS:

· Spring
· Summer

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Green

FLOWER COLOR:

· Orange
· Red

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 6-8 weeks
6" Crop Time: 8-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 12-16 weeks
12" Crop Time: 16-20 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5