Heliconia psittacorum (parakeet flower) bears showy, multi-coloured white and repeat-blooming blossoms. This tender perennial is a thicket in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Heliconia psittacorum (parakeet flower) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning tender perennial which has been designated a specimen.
It is worthy to note that Heliconia psittacorum tolerates salt. This tender perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Heliconia psittacorum (parakeet flower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Heliconia psittacorum (parakeet flower) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
