Esperanza Yellow Bell
Yecoma stans
The Esperanza Yellow Bell is an eye-catching plant that can take your landscaping in Austin to new heights. This plant is highly versatile, serving as an ornamental plant with pruning. Or, it can grow tall to create privacy as hedging. Either way, established Esperanza Yellow Bells are low-maintenance and can thrive in the heat of Austin.
The Esperanza Yellow Bell goes by many names, each describing its signature blooms. This plant produces vibrant yellow flowers starting in spring and lasting through to the first frost. The flowers collect at the end of the stems, creating a stunning plumage. Each trumpet-like flower is small, but the cluster-style growth packs a visual punch.
The maintenance requirements for Yecoma stans are easy. It only needs watering once a week, perhaps more during extended droughts. The soil should be partially dry before your next watering. Pruning isn’t always necessary, but it depends on how you want to incorporate it into your Austin landscaping. Most landscapers recommend early spring pruning to manage the plant’s height and spread.
