Caesalpinia mexicana |
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Mexican Bird Of Paradise |
Description
This large shrub, 15' tall and wide, has fragrant lemon yellow flowers in 3"-6" long racemes. In colder areas, it is an herbaceous perennial, often to only 3'-6' tall. It has fern, lush green foliage and spectacular flowers. It will tolerate heat more than other species. It grows moderately fast and needs well drained soil. Seeds are distributed by pods splitting but seedlings are easily controlled. Pods and seeds may be poisonous. In the low desert, it is evergreen and can bloom all year round.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.