Heliconia pogonatha var. pubescens

Grow this beatutiful long multicolor pendent. This variety differs from other Heliconia pogonatha by the presence of fine hairs on its bracts and sepals. A hard to find subspecies will make a nice addition to a collectors garden.

Inflorescence: Pendent and Sprial
Height: 10-16 ft
Light: Partial shade 
Growth: Clumping
Blooming Period: nearly year-round 
Native Distribution: Costa Rica and Panama