Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 3.5-4 ft × 3-4 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect blue, orange and purple blooms in fall and summer. It stands up well to deer, drought and rabbits.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

3.5-4 ft × 3-4 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Blue, Orange, Purple, White

Bloom season

Fall, Summer

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Rabbits

Native to

South Africa