Quick answer: Yellow bells (esperanza) (Tecoma stans) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Well-drained rocky/limestone/sand/loam |
| Bloom | Apr-Nov |
| Height | 3-6 ft (some varieties to 9 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for bees/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for dogface butterflies |
naturalized in southern FL/Caribbean; no specific North American landscape warning given
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Yellow bells (esperanza)
Where is Yellow bells (esperanza) native?
Yellow bells (esperanza) (Tecoma stans) is native to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Yellow bells (esperanza) bloom?
Yellow bells (esperanza) blooms Apr-Nov. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Yellow bells (esperanza) need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Low. Soil: Well-drained rocky/limestone/sand/loam. Mature height: 3-6 ft (some varieties to 9 ft).
Is Yellow bells (esperanza) good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar for bees/butterflies/hummingbirds, larval host for dogface butterflies.
Is Yellow bells (esperanza) deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Yellow bells (esperanza) is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Yellow bells (esperanza) seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Tecoma stans on any listing.
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