Coinvine
Dalbergia ecastaphyllum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
60"–240" H × 60"–240" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Coinvine is an evergreen vine that can spread extensively, reaching 5-20 feet in both height and width. It produces small flowers from spring through summer and works well as ground cover or climbing on fences and structures. This salt-tolerant plant thrives in full sun conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coinvine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Vigorous spreading habit can appear uncontrolled
- May be viewed as too wild or weedy for formal landscapes
- Large size requires significant space and regular management
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and butterflies during its long blooming season from March through July. As a legume, it also helps fix nitrogen in the soil.
Common questions
- How much sun does Coinvine need?
- Coinvine grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Coinvine bloom?
- Coinvine blooms in March, April, May, June, and July.
- Where is Coinvine native?
- Coinvine (Dalbergia ecastaphyllum) is native to FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Coinvine attract?
- Coinvine draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Coinvine HOA-friendly?
- Coinvine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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