Tecoma stans (Esperanza 'Gold Star') Size:1 gal drought-tolerant

drought-tolerant

Limenitis archippus (Viceroy)

native in county Previously present

It flourishes when surrounded by grasses and flowering perennials

Tecoma stans (Esperanza 'Gold Star') Size:1 gal drought-tolerantAlso known as Yellow Elder, Yellow Bells, and Trumpet Flower. Esperanza is a fast growing, semi woody shrub with showy, bright yellow trumpet shaped flowers. It can survive mild winters in the DFW area, although it will die back to the ground in harsh winters. In warmer areas with mild winters it can be evergreen. Esperanza blooms from late spring through fall, often without stopping. It grows well in dry, rocky soils. It needs very good drainage and