Red Lip Ginger

Common Names Red button ginger, Indian head ginger, scarlet spiral flag. red cane

Botanical Name Costus woodsonii

Family Costaceae

Plant Type Perennial, herbaceous, rhizome

Mature Size 3–6 ft. tall, 2–3 ft. wide

Sun Exposure Partial sun to partial shade

Soil Type Moist but well-drained

Soil pH Neutral to acidic

Bloom Time Summer

Flower Color Yellow-orange