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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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.

Coinvine

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Dalbergia ecastaphyllum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Coinvine (Dalbergia ecastaphyllum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

60"–240" H × 60"–240" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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