🌿 Costus 'Dwarf French Kiss'
Costus woodsonii
Known as Red Button Ginger, this striking spiral ginger produces glossy, waxy red bracts studded with small bright yellow flowers, a favorite of hummingbirds.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Rainforests of Central America and the Caribbean
☀️ Light: Part sun to shade; protect from harsh direct sun
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
📏 Size: Upright grower reaching 3 to 5 feet with a spiraling leaf habit
🌸 Bloom Time: Red bracts with yellow flowers appear during the warm months
🌱 Landscape Use: A vibrant tropical accent that draws hummingbirds and pollinators
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone during the growing season to encourage heavy blooming.