Crotalaria Species, Green Birdflower, Parrot Pea
Crotalariacunninghamii

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Crotalaria (kroh-tuh-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: cunninghamii (kun-ning-ham-ee-eye)

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Unknown