The Red Bird of Paradise is a plant that you can use in your desert yard that is easy to grow, easy to care for, and looks good all spring, summer and fall.
The flower of the Red Bird of Paradise. This shrub is sometimes referred to locally as the Mexican Bird of Paradise, but that's really a different plant than what we find here.
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