Heliconia collinsiana


Heliconia collinsiana of family Heliconiaceae is an erect herb typically growing tall, native to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and southern Mexico.

Uses

Heliconia collinsiana is a popular ornamental plant in hot regions with a humid climate. The fruits are showy, first yellow and then ripening to a bright purple-blue. It can be cultivated outdoors in frost-free areas of Southern California. It is usually grown usually in full sun to light shade and in rich, well-drained soils.