Lobster Claw Heliconia
Heliconia Rostrata
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness zone
- 10-12
- Min. Temperature
- 30°F (−1°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Well drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height6-10 ft
Mature spread3-6 ft
Plant typePerennials
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeToxic
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyHummingbirds, Birds
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