PENDULA LOBSTER CLAW - FALSE BIRD OF PARADISE - Unique sprays of exotic downward facing flowers on 3' pendulous stems during July to September. Lobster claw is an herbaceous perennial with leathery, dark green leaves which are borne on long petioles arising directly from the ground . It has 3- to 5-feet-tall stems terminated by a drooping inflorescence. The flowers hang in showy clusters that emerge from second year stalks. They are enclosed by scarlet and yellow colored bracts . This unique plant is used as a specimen for tropical gardens. The inflorescence may be cut for indoor decoration where they last for several weeks . Minimum temps 40 degrees. Provides nectar for birds, especially hummingbirds. Likes sun to half shade. Moist soil. Spectacular. We grow and ship in 4 1/2" pots (quart)
