Heliconia fugax
Heliconia fugax, commonly known as Lobster-claw, is a perennial ornamental plant that requires full sun and high watering. It grows to 1–2 meters in height in USDA zones 9–11. This plant blooms year-round with striking red, orange, and yellow flowers. It prefers loamy or peaty soil. It is not fragrant, but it attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
High water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty
Height
1–2 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
9–11
Flower colors