Bird Of Paradise is a perennial grown for its orange blooms, which open in summer and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for hummingbirds.
Zones
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pH Range
6-7.5
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Bird Of Paradise is
Bird Of Paradise grows as a perennial and reaches around five feet at maturity. It blooms orange in summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Bird Of Paradise
Bird Of Paradise does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 6 to 7.5, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 180 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
6 - 7.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
5 ft
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Frost-Free Days
180+
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Start the season right
Plant bird of paradise in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Bird Of Paradise prefers pH 6 to 7.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut bird of paradise blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — bird of paradise is toxic to dogs and cats (mild severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Bird Of Paradise offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Bird Of Paradise thrives
Whether bird of paradise thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Bird Of Paradise in my zone?
Zone data for bird of paradise is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Bird Of Paradise?
Most growers plant bird of paradise after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 180-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Bird Of Paradise need?
Bird Of Paradise needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Bird Of Paradise need?
Bird Of Paradise prefers soil pH 6 to 7.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Bird Of Paradise attract pollinators?
Yes — bird of paradise's flowers are a solid nectar source for hummingbirds (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Bird Of Paradise safe for pets?
Bird Of Paradise is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with mild severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.