Tetrapanax papyrifer Steroidal Giant Hummingbird Plants Because of the early bloom

Because of the early bloom time

well-drained soil and a pH toward 7

Deer usually avoid Amsonia

The small blue-green trifoliate foliage provides a nice foil for the flowers

Canna 'Ermine' is a Curt Wallace hybrid that's still regarded as the closest to white (as judged by a team of colorblind nurserymen)

Tetrapanax papyrifer Steroidal Giant Hummingbird Plants Because of the early bloomFor a truly tropical look in a temperate garden, Tetrapanax 'Steroidal Giant' is a plant for you! Giant rice paper plant can reach the epic size of 25' tall from Zone 8b south (compared to 10' for the typical species). In dieback climates, expect only half this height a measly 10 12'. The brown hairy stalks are clothed with giant 3 5' wide, fuzzy, castor bean shaped leaves. Tetrapanax 'Steroidal Giant' root suckers underground, although less than the