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CORAL BEAN (Cherokee Bean) - Erythrina herbacea (Mamou Plant)

CORAL BEAN (Cherokee Bean) - Erythrina herbacea (Mamou Plant)
SKU: CORAERY1

Erythrina herbacea | Fabaceae [Leguminosae] - Bean Family
a.k.a. Cherokee Bean, Mamou Plant, Cardinal-Spear, Red-Cardinal

Enjoy CORAL BEANS for their...

. showy, scarlet red late spring to summer flowers
. nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds
. beautiful, shiny bright red fall-ripening seeds
. fast + carefree growth >>> perennial habit to 5'+
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + low-maintenance
. garden versatility >>> sunny shrub borders + shady woodland landscapes + container gardening

USDA hardiness zones: 7b, 8, 9, 10 | Sunset hardiness zones: 25-33 [western states]
LIGHT: full sun to partial shade
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + well-drained [tolerates clay soils]

ORIGIN: Southeastern United States + Northern Mexico
NOTES: Seeds are considered mildly toxic if ingested

Shipping Size: Premium One Gallon Plant

PRICE:  $25.00

Quantity:

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