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Strelitziaceae

Trunkless; compact; clustering; oblong leaves which are blue-gray and concave; exotic long stemmed flowers with boat-shaped bracts.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Use: specimen floor plant

Exposure: high

Flower Color: orange with blue

Blooming Period:

Height: 3 feet and up

Width: 2-3 feet

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Plants must be 5-7 years old before blooming; needs good fertility levels; large clumps bloom best so divide rarely; salt tolerant.