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Bignoniaceae

Woody shrub treated as a herbaceous perennial or annual; opposite foliage with pinnately compound leaflets; terminal spikes of bell-shaped flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders container plantings natives

Propagation: stem cuttings

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: Yellow

Blooming Period: spring summer fall

Height: 3-6'

Width: 3-4'

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: very high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Excess fertilization reduces flowering; reduce water in fall to increase winter hardiness; thrips can become troublesome; improved selections are desirable over the native.