Mexican Bird of Paradise Seeds produce a perennial flowering shrub commonly known in the United States as Mexican bird of paradise. Plants develop upright to spreading stems with fern-like green foliage and produce clusters of bright orange to yellow flowers. This plant thrives in full sun with well-drained fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, borders, hedges, or container cultivation in temperate to subtropical climates. Mexican bird of paradise is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Features
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Perennial flowering shrub
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Upright to spreading growth with fern-like foliage
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Produces clusters of bright orange to yellow flowers
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Suitable for garden beds, borders, hedges, and containers
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Adapted to full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Caesalpinia mexicana
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Common Name (US): Mexican Bird of Paradise
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Seed Type / Variety: Perennial flowering shrub
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Growth Habit: Upright to spreading perennial shrub
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USDA Zones: 8–11
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Spring to fall
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Sowing Season:
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March–May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C)
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained fertile soil, pH 6.0–7.5
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Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Mature Plant Size: 6–12 feet height; 6–10 feet spread
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Plant Spacing: 5–8 feet apart