Tecoma stans

Also Known As

Tecoma stans 'Esperanza'
Yellow Bells
Yellow Esperanza

Plant type

shrub, perennial, vine

size

H: 4'-18'
W: 3'-12'

planting zones

8a-11

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Tecoma stans plant details

Tecoma stans is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tecoma stans

Plant type: perennial shrub or vine
Plant family: bignoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tecoma stans

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yellow bloom, spring-fall.

By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

Golden yellow trumpets are born in loose clusters from summer to fall on this woody perennial. Occasional deadheading promotes more blooms, though it is not required. Mulch deeply in winter for best results.

By: Almost Eden

Tecoma stans, also known as yellow bells or yellow trumpet flower, is a showy shrub or small tree (to 20 ft.) in the trumpet-vine family (Bignoniaceae). It comes from tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Americas, and is partial to deep soils and warm conditions. The showy yellow flowers give it prominence in the garden from summer through the fall months and into early winter.

By: The Ruth Bancroft Garden

This shrubby small tree behaves almost as a perennial in cold climates, dying back and then regrowing vigorously every summer with showy heads of trumpet-like yellow flowers. Seed from Las Cruces, NM. DS.

By: The Desert Northwest

A beautiful, easy & fast growing small sized tree or shrub native to our Southwestern states & Central South America. Highly prized for its long flowering season – Summer to late Fall – & its highly ornamental bright yellow 2” long trumpet shaped flowers held in sprays at branch tips. And hey, its foliage is really pretty too. From 12-18’ tall, it can be pruned heavily after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Happy grown in a large container or a patio planter too, where it will max out at 4’-5’ tall. Tecoma stans does appreciate protection from wind if you live right on the coast. Many medicinal uses. Provide decent soil & summer moisture, semi-deciduous. Attracts hummers, butterflies & bees.