Common names:
Parrot's Beak
Heliconia
False Bird of Paradise
Parakeet Flower

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 10b
Leaves:Variegated
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Color:Multi-Color: /bro nre/ eoedyoleadre ngCrwla
Flower Size:1"-2"
3"-4"
Flower Time:Summer
Fall
Winter
Underground structures:Bulb
Uses:Water gardens
Culinary Herb
Medicinal Herb
Resistances:Deer Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Bulbs
Crowns
Containers:Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights
Carnivorous
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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Comments:
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