Costus malortieanus

Stepladder Plant, Stepladder Ginger

Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange, red
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen
Height 30" to 36" / 75cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage