Botanical Name
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Plant Type
Perennials
Plant Height Min
5ft
Plant Height Max
6ft+
Plant Spread Min
3ft
Plant Spread Max
6ft+
Light
Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Orange
Red
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Dependable summer bloomer with very showy, tropical-looking flowers; heat tolerant; attracts hummingbirds; a freeze may damage the top, but roots are hardy to 15ยบ F; prune for shape only; mulch to prevent winter damage to roots