Lobster Claw
Heliconia Schiedeana
Overview
Heliconia schiedeana, commonly known as Lobster Claw, is a tropical perennial boasting showy, pendulous inflorescences resembling lobster claws. It flourishes in USDA zones 10-12, preferring partial shade and rich, moist soil. This striking plant reaches 3-6 feet in height with a spread of 2-4 feet. Ideal for accentuating a tropical theme, its vibrant yellow to red bracts bloom from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and providing dramatic visual interest.
Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–8 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Heliconiaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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