Heliconia chartacea (Sexy Scarlet)

5 fresh seeds

The pendent spiraling inflorescence of this species from Brazil and Guiana has scarlet colored bracts with a light green lip, held on a scarlet stalk, frosted with a pale, waxy layer, and makes a magnificent cut flower. It is a moderate to large sized species that reaches between 1.5 and 4 m (5 and 14 ft.) tall.