Q: Will the seeds that are produced in Gold Star esperanza pods grow into more plants? A: Yes, they will be esperanza plants (Tecoma stans), but they won't be the 'Gold Star' selection, a Texas ... Planted in full sun, my esperanza blooms profusely pretty much year round with luscious yellow clusters and graceful arching branches.

Understanding the Context

After it blooms seedpods (that look like string beans) appear on tips of branches where the flowers were. Your esperanza is a Gold Star? They usually top out at 5 feet, and now and then one will get 6 ft. Where did you get it?

Key Insights

It sounds like you have a native plant and not a selection based on a manageable size and a long blooming period. Esperanzas have been slow to bloom this year because we kept having cool nights way up into late spring, but every one I see is at least partially blooming by ... The pods on my esperanza are brown. Does this mean it's time to harvest? Best time to plant seeds?

Final Thoughts

What is germination rate? Same question for Orange Esperanza. Thank you much. Post #2559561 Quote crowellli Houston, TX (Zone 9a) Other good candidates -- Obedient Plant, Purslane, Wave Petunias, Mexican Firebush, Cigar Plant, Esperanza. That's all I can think of right off the top of my head. San Antonio Express-News: These plants tolerate the heat and provide summer color for your yard For hot weather color this summer without excessive water, consider growing esperanza, Pride of Barbados, thyrallis, firebush, cenizo, lantana or salvia.

Esperanza is a key part of every xeriscape ... These plants tolerate the heat and provide summer color for your yard