Common names:
Pride of Barbados
Dwarf Poinciana
Mexican Bird of Paradise
Peacock Flower
Flamboyan-de-Jardin

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Good fall color
Fruit: Indehiscent: wpa ce.osend ipo goply apilakntnhsob di lentli4c ptn tros3tseslhni sgxloi o l hmafn eesi
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink: h woRiandl sn-dydgreoelea
Purple
Flower Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
Inflorescence Type: Spadix
Underground structures: Caudex
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
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Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
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Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Endangered
Awards and Recognitions: A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Paper Kite Butterfly

Discussion Threads about this plant
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Excellent by greene Sep 10, 2014 9:58 AM 1
What a picture! by lovesblooms May 31, 2016 1:58 PM 0
wrong pride by jmorth Dec 14, 2017 11:34 AM 2
Photo of Caesalpinia on wrong page? by NMoasis Aug 27, 2020 3:08 PM 2

Comments:
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Posted by robertduval14 (Mason, New Hampshire - Zone 5b) on Sep 19, 2016 5:48 PM

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Posted by ricelg (Hill Country TX - Zone 8a) on May 14, 2017 4:09 PM

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