Erythrina herbacea (Coralbean) tolerates poor drainage including Clymene moth

including Clymene moth

Bloom time Spring

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Sun to part shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Summer

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Erythrina herbacea (Coralbean) tolerates poor drainage including Clymene mothNative 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