Ginger Red Button
Costus woodsonii
Ginger Red Button
Costus woodsonii
Red Button Ginger is a striking tropical perennial known for its upright red cone-shaped bracts from which small yellow flowers emerge, creating a bold, sculptural look. Thriving in partial shade to full sun with adequate moisture, it prefers rich, well-drained soil and warm, humid conditions. With its glossy green foliage, compact clumping habit, and long-lasting blooms, this ginger is ideal for borders, focal points, and tropical landscapes seeking vibrant color and unique form.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- 3-4ft
- Native
- Florida Friendly
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 9-11
- Soil PH
- 5.5-6.5 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Low
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Shade
- Drought Tolerance
- Medium