Erythrina breviflora

Erythrina breviflora

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Erythrina
Species:
Erythrina breviflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
800 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by warm stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash