General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 - 5 feet (8 - 20 feet in mild winter climates)
Plant Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Dark coral pink
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous

Common names
  • Cherokee Bean
  • Mamou Bean
  • Coral Bean

Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 25, 2019 8:32 PM concerning plant:
    An Almost Eden of Louisiana exclusive introduction.

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