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Heliconia Species, Wild Plantain

Heliconiaimbricata

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Genus

Heliconia (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh)

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Species

imbricata (im-brih-KAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Bihai densa

Bihai imbricata

Heliconia densa

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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