Strelitzia Juncea - Indigenous South African Shrub - 5 Seeds Hubbard They are deciduoud trees with

They are deciduoud trees with heart shaped leaves which can be as long as 15inch in size in some cultivars

but does protrude above ground with age or if some underground obstacle prevents it from contracting deeper

It grows to a height of 60 to 100 cm and is bristly or hairy all over the stems and leaves

flowers purple/white

They are often found dried in the Peruvian market but are great for grilling and stuffing since they are so large

Strelitzia Juncea - Indigenous South African Shrub - 5 Seeds Hubbard They are deciduoud trees withThe Rush leaved Strelitzia (or Narrow leaved Bird of Paradise), Strelitzia juncea, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant and is indigenous to South Africa. This drought resistant Strelitzia occurs sparingly near Uitenhage, Patensie and just north of Port Elizabeth. It is threatened in part, by illegal removal for horticultural purposes. This species is thought to be one of the most frost resistant of the Strelitzia genus. USDA Zone 9 Season to Sow