Description
Strelitzia→Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
| Bird of Paradise |
| Crane Flower |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Orange and blue |
| Bloom Size: | 5″-6″ |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
