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Heliconia psittacorum ‘Andromeda’ .......................................... 3 gal

Vigorous evergreen heliconia with small upright inflorescence in orange and red — grows in sun to part sun 3' to 3.5'

Heliconia latispatha ........................................................................ 7 gal

Large plant, overall height to 6’ — blooms late summer through early fall — good tropical accent plant — will take full sun

Heliconia rostrata 'Lobster claw' ................................................ 3 gal

Grows to 8' with leaves 2'-3' medium to dark green, reddish on underside with equal length petiole — flowers emerge from stem terminus on older growth (May-Aug) — red and yellow bracts with cream flowers — may be 8-35 bracts to a recumbent flower depending on age and size of rhizome — prefers rich well-drained soil protected from wind in sun to part sun conditions — damage and dieback occur with freezing temperatures