Erythrina herbacea
Family: Leguminosae
Common names: CARDINALSPEAR, CHEROKEE BEAN, CORAL BEAN, CORAL TREE
Synonym: Erythrina arborea
Native to: Southern United States
Plant
Type: perennial
Form: erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 7.75 feet
Max width: 12 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil types: loam, sandy, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +10 to +40 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
