100 (200)cm, Yellow Bird of Paradise is native of open, dry spots in Argentina. It is an easily grown perennial with ornamental feathered, evergreen to semi-deciduous leaves and utmost showy terminal clusters of lemon yellow flowers with contrasting, long protruding red stamens. Will readily flower even as a young plant grown in a pot. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. Keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 10°C.
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