Erythrina herbacea (Coralbean) tolerates poor drainage naturalized gardens

naturalized gardens

including Clymene moth

butterflies

Golden Alexanders is considered a shot-lived perennial that persists by re-seeding

Blue Mistflower is a herbaceous perennial that is a bee and butterfly magnet

Erythrina herbacea (Coralbean) tolerates poor drainage naturalized gardensNative Coralbean is a thorny shrub with brilliant red flowers. It dies to the ground in the winter, but comes back in the spring and grows quickly to 3 6ft. Coralbean sports a tropical look, and attracts hummingbirds. Its seeds are poisonous if ingested. It grows best in well draining spots. It appreciates some protection from the hot, evening sun. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Sun to part shade Mature height 3 6 ft Bloom