Lobster Claw Heliconia
Heliconia rostrata · Perennial
Lobster Claw Heliconia is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 6–10 ft × 4–6 ft. It does best in part shade with high water needs. It attracts hummingbirds and birds.
- USDA zones
- 10-11
- Sun
- Part shade
- Water
- High
- Mature size
- 6–10 ft × 4–6 ft
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Foliage
- Green
- Bloom color
- Red, Orange
- Attracts
- Hummingbirds, Birds
- Native to
- S America
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