Heliconia schiedeana Carex the broad-shouldered

the broad-shouldered

We have grown this little known Chinese Heptapleurum delavayi since 2003 and have had it survive 8 degrees F with no protection

Daphne odora

'Wolverine'

Heliconia schiedeana Carex the broad-shoulderedHeliconia schiedeana is the most cold hardy species of lobster claw. Although we have had it survive 10 degrees F in the ground, it requires two year old growth to produce flowers. Protection, such as a banana cage filled with mulch, should do the trick. When happy, the 6' tall stalk of bold thalia like foliage is topped from summer through fall with upright, bright red, lobster like inflorescences adorned with bright yellow flowers at the axils. Dry