Green Birdflower, Parrot Pea
Crotalaria cunninghamii
| Family: | Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | cunninghamii (kun-ning-ham-ee-eye) (Info) |
Category:
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
Post a comment about this plant
Popular Plants
