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Tropical looking evergreen perennial valued for its unique bird-like orange, blue and white flower heads. Long-lasting cut flowers. Used as an accent, especially on patios or near pools. Good in containers. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing clumps to 3 to 5 feet tall, can be as wide or wider. Seed grown.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Full to partial sun

Watering Needs: Once established, needs only occasional watering.

Pruning Time: No Value

Growth Rate: Slow Growing

Growth Habit: Clumping

Design Information

Companion Plants

VARIEGATED FLAX LILY
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

MEXICAN FAN PALM
Washingtonia robusta

WINDMILL PALM
Trachycarpus fortunei

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Design Styles: Use this perennial in patio containers where its bird-like flowers and exotic foliage will make a striking impression. It also works well with other tropical-looking plants in garden plantings.

Display Uses: Border Plant, Container Gardening, Cut flower

Garden Styles: Tropical, Woodland

Special Features: Attracts Hummingbirds, Year-round Interest, Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers

Wildlife Value: Attracts Hummingbirds

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Background Information

Botanical Pronunciation: strel-ITS-ia ree-JI-na

Catalog Description: Tropical looking evergreen perennial valued for its unique bird-like orange, blue and white flower heads. Long-lasting cut flowers. Used as an accent, especially on patios or near pools. Good in containers. Full to partial sun. Slow-growing clumps to 3 to 5 feet tall, can be as wide or wider. Seed grown.