`ohai
Sesbania tomentosa
'Ohai is a critically endangered Hawaiian native legume prized for its striking red-orange to yellow flowers that are beloved by native Hawaiian birds. It requires a warm, frost-free climate with bright indirect to part-shade light and consistently moist but well-draining soil. Growing 'ohai is a meaningful conservation effort, and it performs best in coastal or island-like conditions that mimic its native habitat.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
36″ – 120″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged; Reduce Frequency During Cooler Periods
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
55° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 80″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 23, 2004 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.