Plants in family bignoniaceae
Tecoma 'Chicklet Orange'
Tecoma 'Chicklet Orange' is a compact shrub known for its deep orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This deciduous plant has bright green, fern-like foliage and grows well in containers or raised beds. It is somewhat deer-resistant and thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring slightly alkaline soil. Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant once established, it reaches a height of 3-6 feet and a width of 3-4 feet.
Tecoma 'Bells Of Fire'
Tecoma 'Bells Of Fire' is a compact plant with bright red-orange trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost. It attracts hummingbirds and is drought and heat tolerant, making it ideal for USDA zones 8-11. This plant requires full sun and can tolerate most native soil types.
Tecomaria capensis
Tecomaria capensis, also known as Cape Honeysuckle, is an erect, scrambling shrub native to southern and central Africa. It features tubular flowers in shades of orange to apricot that bloom from autumn to spring, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This plant can grow up to 2-3 meters tall and is used for hedging. It is adaptable to various climates, being evergreen in warmer areas and deciduous in colder ones.
Tecoma 'Lydia'
Tecoma 'Lydia' is a deciduous plant known for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, growing 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. This plant is heat tolerant and thrives in full sun.
Campsis radicans 'Flava'
Campsis radicans 'Flava' is a rapid-growing clinging vine with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This deciduous plant is hardy and drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun and reaching 25 to 30 feet long. It is invasive and self-seeding, making it ideal for covering fences or arbors.
Clytostoma callistegioides
Clytostoma callistegioides is a fast-growing vine known for its trumpet-shaped lavender blooms. This broadleaf evergreen thrives in zones 9 to 11 and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. It can be used as groundcover and climbs without assistance, preferring full sun to partial shade. Regular moisture and fertile, well-drained soil are essential for its growth, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Radermachera sinica
Radermachera sinica is a small, fast-growing tree with multiple stems and fine foliage. It thrives in indirect light and is suitable for indoor environments.
Catalpa speciosa
Catalpa speciosa is a fast-growing native tree known for its large heart-shaped leaves and showy white flowers with crimson dots and yellow throats. It is a great shade tree that tolerates wet soils and is often used as a municipal street tree. The tree produces long, skinny fruits resembling green beans and serves as a host plant for the Catalpa Sphinx Moth. Catalpa speciosa is native to the United States and is related to the Trumpet Vine and Royal Paulownia.
Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba'
Chilopsis linearis 'Bubba' is a native tree known for its large, bicolored flowers and willow-like narrow leaves. It attracts pollinators and is highly drought-tolerant, making it suitable for urban areas with low rainfall. The tree's open canopy and resistance to disease and pests add to its appeal as a hardy landscape choice.
Campsis radicans
Campsis radicans, commonly known as trumpet vine, is a fast-growing climber native to the Southeast US. It features coral-orange funnel-shaped blooms that attract hummingbirds and can climb stone, walls, and wood. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant and can be cut back hard in winter to control its rapid spread. Its vibrant flowers and ability to thrive in full sun to shade make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a vigorous and colorful addition to their landscapes.