Heliconia Lobster Claw
Heliconia rostrata
Heliconia Lobster Claw
Heliconia rostrata
Heliconia Lobster Claw is a dramatic tropical perennial known for its pendant, claw-shaped bracts in bold red with yellow and green accents, hanging beneath lush, banana-like foliage. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil and warm, humid conditions. With its exotic form, vibrant color, and strong tropical presence, this heliconia is ideal for focal points, background plantings, and lush landscapes seeking a true rainforest look.
- Colors
- Maintenance
- Low
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- 5-6ft
- Native
- Florida Friendly
- Hardiness Zone
- Zones 10-11
- Soil PH
- 6.0-7.0 PH
- Salt Tolerance
- Low
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
- Drought Tolerance
- Low