General Landscape Uses: Tropical and exotic gardens, accent and focal points, privacy screens and boarders, poolside and patio planting, container gardening, wildlife gardens, mixed boarders and backdrops

Ecological Restoration Notes: Habitat restoration, soil stabilization and erosion control, enhancing biodiversity, carbon sequestration, rehabilitating disturbed areas

Description: A striking tropical plant known for its vibrant, exotic flowers and lush foliage.

Dimensions: Height 6 – 10 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Native Range: None (a cultivated hybrid)

Native Habitats: None

Soils: Well-draining, rich, and moist.

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Low to Moderate

Light Requirements: Full to part sun

Flower Color: Red, orange, and yellow

Flower Characteristics: Lobster-claw shaped bracts

Flowering Season: Spring and summer

Fruit: Small, round to oval-shaped drupe that starts green and ripens to a dark blue or black color.

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, wildlife habitat and food source, erosion control, water cycle contribution, ecosystem regeneration

Horticultural Notes: Propagated through rhizome division.

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