Costus speciosus 'Variegatus'
Spiral Ginger, Crepe Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae Ginger
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Container, foundation, massing, specimen |
| Height | 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |