Banana Plant
Musa species
A healthy banana plant will flower and fruit when it has made about 40 of its impressive leaves.

Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
 
Exotic flowering shrub, growing up to 2m. It will tolerate light frost. Best in full sun and makes a good potted specimen. The blue and orange flowers last up to 2 weeks when cut.

Giant Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
A very large, suckering shrub from South Africa. Grows to 10m, with leaves as long as 2m. Flowers are white and light blue.