When other plants are withering under the sun, the Mexican bird of paradise shines its brightest. With electric-orange flowers, will grow into a small tree in milder climates, reaching about 5 feet.Perennial, drought tolerant, deer resistant shrub 4 to 6 feet tall, big yellow flowers. Bird-of-paradise Rush-pea is a garden plant for warm climates with showy flowers that attract hummingbirds. Blooms summer through early freezes. Loved by bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Plant seed in fall or cold stratify 30 days.