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Caesalpinia gilliesii

Y07-67 — Zone 7b to 10Northwestern Argentina

Desert Bird of Paradise This bird-of-paradise is native to Argentina but has naturalized in areas of western and central Texas. The large, showy yellow and red flowers on open racemes are exceptionally striking against the cool, lacy, blue-green foliage. Loves heat and is drought-tolerant once established.

Dry
Full Sun
Grows to 6 feet x 6 feet.
Gallon $16.00
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Notes and observations about this plant

High School Science teacher from Austin by Martha Dolman
My grandparents grew this plant in East Texas. It reminds me of hot summer vists to their home in Blooming Grove. (Posted on 4/17/10)

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