It likes it hot and dry. It is pest free and does very well in poor
soil. I save my seeds every year and have tons and tons of seeds. It
also comes in a nice yellow variety. Yes, it is Pride of Barbados aka
Texas bird of paradise.


On Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:00:39 -0600, (Linda) wrote:

Saw this bush/tree(?) flowering last year and went up to the edge of
their yard and took pictures. From digging around in books I think this
is caesalpinia puleherrima - Pride of Barbados. Is that correct? It
sure is gorgeous. Is there anything I need to know about it? Is it an
invasive pest, or is it hard to grow? Thanks in advance.

http://community.webtv.net/lkelli/PI...s/importD1.jpg

Linda