Parrot Heliconia

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Heliconia psittacorum

Rhizomatous tropical perennial with narrow banana-like leaves and upright colourful bracts. Distinct from Strelitzia reginae, the bird of paradise. Needs warmth, moisture and drainage; individual shoots flower once while the clump renews. In Japan and colder US areas, perennial survival requires a protected frost-free environment.

Regional growing guide

When and how it grows here

Parrot Heliconia is not commonly grown in California. You can still select this region and plan planting, but check local growing conditions before getting started.

hard in CaliforniaSpringSummerFall

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Field note

Watch the current forecast and your soil before scheduling work.