Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Erythrina

Species:

Erythrina pygmaea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy.

Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat