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peacock flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A tropical shrub prized for its showy orange and red flowers with prominent red stamens, resembling a peacock display. Blooms prolifically in warm climates and tolerates heat and drought well.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Tropical Americas
Native to: Hawaii
Function & Care
wildlife benefitpollinator nectarymedicinal
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation