fiery costus
Chamaecostus cuspidatus
USDA zones9 to 10
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Orange
Notes
Fiery costus (Chamaecostus cuspidatus) is a perennial for containers, borders, and tropical-style gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It reaches 18 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it bears orange blooms.
Pairs well with Evergold sedge, Cafe au Lait dahlia, and Green Mountain buxus.
Native range
Eastern Brazil.