White Birdofparadise
Foliage: Features large, paddle-shaped, evergreen leaves that grow from a central stalk, resembling a crown of banana leaves.
Flowers: Produces large, crane-shaped flowers that have white sepals and blue or purplish-blue petals. The flower structure emerges from a beak-like sheath.
Size: Can grow quite tall, often reaching 10 to 20 feet in frost-free climates.
Growth Habit: Forms a clumping growth pattern and requires a good amount of space.

Yellow Birdofparadise
Foliage: Has delicate, feathery, fern-like leaves, making it a member of the legume family.
Flowers: Produces clusters of bright yellow, azalea-like flowers, often with red-tinted stamens or petals.
Size: Generally grows as a shrub, reaching 10 to 15 feet tall.
Growth Habit: Has a more shrub-like form, suitable for planting around pools or as an entranceway border.