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Red Button Ginger | Indian Head Ginger | Scarlet Spiral Flag | Costus woodsonii
Red Button Ginger is a striking tropical perennial known for its unique spiral growth habit and vibrant, button-like inflorescences. Its glossy green leaves spiral around bamboo-like canes, topped by waxy red cones that produce small, edible yellow-orange flowers. This plant is a standout choice for adding an exotic flair to landscapes, thriving in garden borders, mass plantings, or as a stunning container specimen. It blooms sporadically year-round in warm climates, offering continuous color and texture.
Growing Red Button Ginger
- Light: Thrives in partial sun to partial shade; can tolerate full sun if kept consistently moist.
- Soil: Rich, fertile, and well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
- Water: Needs regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist; does not tolerate drought well.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance; simply remove spent flower heads and trim back any old or damaged canes to keep the clump tidy.
- Wildlife: Highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Hardiness: USDA zones 9–11; root hardy in zone 8 with protection.
Shipping Info
Red Button Ginger are shipped as young plant starts in 4" nursery pots. The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
Growing Zones
9 - 11
Low Temperature
25°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Red Orange Yellow
Growth Rate
Moderate to Fast
Soil
Organic-rich and well-drained
Moisture
Consistently moist soil
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Mature Spread
2 – 4 feet
Mature Height
3 – 4 feet
Bloom Period
Sporadically throughout the year
Pruning Time
Any time of year
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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