This selection of the species blooms profusely with large clusters of bright yellow flowers. Plants of this selection bloom at a very young age, so it is often used as an annual in colder regions. Cut back annually to remove frost damaged foliage and generate fresh growth. Plant in full sun and reflected heat exposures.
Tecoma stans v. stans ‘Gold Star’ (Yellow Bells, Esperanza)
Tecoma stans v. stans 'Gold Star'
Yellow Bells, Yellowbells, Esperanza, Yellow Trumpetbush, Yellow Trumpetflower, Trumpetbush, Trumpetflower, Yellow Elder, Bignonia stans, Stenolobium stans, Tecoma stans var. angustatum
This selection of the species blooms profusely with large clusters of bright yellow flowers. Plants of this selection bloom at a very young age, so it is often used as an annual in colder regions. Cut back annually to remove frost damaged foliage and generate fresh growth. Plant in full sun and reflected heat exposures.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 6 (ft) |
| Spread | 6 (ft) |
| Spacing | 10' - 20' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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Image by: MSWN
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