Strelitzia reginae
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Bird of Paradise
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4-5' x 4-5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water | MJedium Water |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Shade Tolerant |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15, 24" Box |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 22-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Slow-growing tropical evergreen to 4-5’ tall and wide. This popular durable landscape favorite features bold upright-growing gray-green leaves contrasted with intricate orange blue and white flower heads that appear atop tall stems primarily fall through late-spring. Intermittent bloom can be seen throughout the year in warmer climates. Well-suited in mixed shrub borders as an accent or container specimen and is a popular poolside planting. Also makes a good cut flower. This species tolerates heat reflected heat and urban environments and is frost sensitive. Prefers regular to light watering in a full to partial sun exposure.
