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A herbaceous upright small heliconia, indigenous to the Amazon
rainforest growing up to no more than four feet.
The parrot's beaks are exotic, abundantly bloomers all year long.
The orange - red bracts arise from a central point on the stem.
The long pointed leaves are shiny green with a red edge.
The flowers have ¾ to 1 inch long penduncles that rise above the pointed
bracts.
The orange - red flower bracts have a dark spot at the end.
Parrot's tonques are polinated in Suriname by hummingbirds.
The psittacorums are very suitable for cut flower arrangements.
They will last from one to three weeks in water.
Hardiness: USDA zone 9 - 11.
Propagation: rhizomes and seeds.
Culture: sun / light shade.
Protects from frost; damage below 40° F.
Needs lot of water but the soil should be well drained, rich and moist
soil is needed as well, high humidity.
Plant in frost free spots or areas; can also be planted in the
greenhouse.
Optimum temperature range is 60° - 78° F.
Psittacorum are, to some degree, winter hardy. ANNUAL ZONES 3-10
(5 Large Seeds for $4.25)
Blue Lily of
The Nile - African Lily (Agapanthus africanus blue) Agapanthus africanus is native to Southern Africa. It is grown
for the dark, glossy, strap-shaped leaves that arch gracefully. Flowers
are borne on long erect stems 3 feet or taller. Agapanthus make good
background plants or edging along a fence, driveway, or wall. These
plants can thrive on conditions of neglect and naturalize readily. They
also make excellent tub and container specimens and can be used in cut
flower arrangements. In cold winter areas they can be brought indoors
for the winter. Rounded heads of trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers from
July to September held above bold clumps of strap-like, mid-green
leaves. These beautiful African lilies provide valuable late summer
interest in a sunny, well-drained border or large patio pot. Where
temperatures may fall below zero, container grown specimens should be
over-wintered in a frost free place. Hardiness: Zones 7-9
Plant Use: Flowering Perennial
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height 3 Feet, Spread 2 Feet
