Bold spikes of tubular red flowers in spring attract hummingbirds before bean pods form.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to Jun
- USDA Zones
- 7-10
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 3-8'
- Bloom Colors
- Red
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About This Name
Erythrina herbacea is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Coral Bean unambiguously. The genus Erythrina places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Coral Bean, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Erythrina herbacea will give you the most precise results.