Erythrina herbacea (Coral tree) - Image 4
Botanical name: Erythrina herbacea
Common names: Coral tree, Coral bean, Cardinal-spear, Cherokee-bean
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Mexico and southern USA
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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Coral tree. Bright dark pink flowers in late winter - spring. Can be trimmed as compact shrub or used for bonsai. Great for locations with poor soil and limited irrigation, very easy to grow. Great butterfly and hummingbird attractor!
Seeds are poisonous, but young leaves and flowers may be cooked and safely eaten.
See article about this plant: Coral Bean - Hummingbird Delight.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Seeds are poisonous, but young leaves and flowers may be cooked and safely eaten.
See article about this plant: Coral Bean - Hummingbird Delight.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
In stock
$29.95