| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6-15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 5-10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: 2-3 feet long, ribbed, banana-like leaves with a central groove. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Spike to 3 feet tall topped by a 5-6 inch cone shaped inflorescence that consists of pink to red bracts and tiny yellow flowers |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
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