| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Long, drooping, twisted, black bean-like pods. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Yellowish-orange |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
