Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Yellow Peacock Flower
Dwarf Poinciana
Zone 8+ or grow as a container tropical 
 
A small plant with mimosa-like green leaves accented by yellow flowers with long stamens, that bloom from spring to autumn and present a fantastic spectacle of color! This plant can survive short periods of temperatures down to 32 degrees F. A terrific plant for butterfly gardens! Zones 8 - 11 for standard use. 
This plant makes a most interesting deck plant and grows well as a container plant for several years if pruned and shaped, for the home or greenhouse, in addition to being a specimen plant. 
 
Treat as a tropical that cannot tolerate hard frost.