Coral Bean
Coral Bean
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Erythrina herbacea
Erythrina herbacea
Cherokee Bean, Cardinal Bean, Cardinal Spear
Southeastern U.S. and Mexico
6
–
15 feet
5
–
12 feet
Texas
Full Sun
Low
Flowering
Hummingbirds
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About This Plant
Full sun or partial shade. A deciduous, herbaceous perennial, with glossy spadelike leaves, striking tubular pink or red flower spikes, and blackish pods bearing poisonous red beans.
An interesting and hardy landscape specimen, coral bean prefers sandy soils, so it’s not necessarily well-suited for parts of northern Bexar County. It attracts hummingbirds when in bloom, and is often planted for that purpose.
Maintenance
None required, but can be trained as you would any other valuable ornamental tree, removing dead or crossing branches. You’ll need gloves and long sleeves.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
6-15' H, 5-12' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
March, April, May, June, September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Andropogon gerardii
Rudbeckia hirta
Muhlenbergia capillaris
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