Erythrina x bidwillii
Erythrina x bidwillii
Common
Name: Coral Bean, Fireman’s Cap
Habit:
Can reach 10’. Marginally hardy north of zone 9. Treated as a perennial in
zone 8.
Flowers:
Bright red flowers are borne on racemes of a foot long or more from late
spring until fall.
Exposure:
full sun and well-drained soils.
Water:
Infrequent irrigation in summer.
Uses: Specimen, back of the border, cut flower.
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