It grows to 8' in partial sun. A very attractive costus from Asia. Clustering reed-like stems 6' to 8'. Blooms midsummer to fall. Can take partial sun.
Leaves are similar to costus barbatus.
Its inflorescence has an orange pine cone shaped bract on the terminal end of the stalk, that blooms sporadically throughout the summer. This species is a very easy to grow costus. It produces a short cylindrical red cone with orange flowers emerging one at a time, long lasting and used as a cut flower. A sensational tub or landscape specimen. This enchanting foliage plant has long curly graceful leaves with fine tiny hairs on the edges.