Heliconia schiedeana Woody Perennials high shade is ideal

high shade is ideal

and Hosta 'Little Stiffy' is a classic example

and growth slows dramatically in dense shade

Cannas need to be dug and stored in a frost free location over winter

truly stunning

Heliconia schiedeana Woody Perennials high shade is idealHeliconia 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