Name:
Erythrina arborea (Cherokee Bean, Coral Bean)
Sun:
any
Soil:
any
Mature height:
4 feet
Comments:
In spring before foliage emerges, red tubular flowers appear on tall stems and form long bean pods. In late summer these pods turn black and split open, revealing the shiny bright red seeds. While beautiful in dried arrangements, THE SEEDS ARE POISONOUS TO EAT!