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Fabaceae
Crotalaria Species, Green Birdflower, Parrot Pea
Crotalariacunninghamii
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Family
Fabaceae
(fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Crotalaria
(kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
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Species
cunninghamii
(kun-ning-ham-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Smooth
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
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Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
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Patent Information
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Propagation Methods
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Seed Collecting
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Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Sarasota, Florida
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