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Chorizema, Brush Pea, Flame Pea 'Bush Flame'

Chorizema

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chorizema (kor-riz-ZEE-muh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Orange

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

Blooms all year

Blooms repeatedly

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Gardener's Notes:

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