Caesalpinia gilliesii
Y07-67 — Zone 7b to 10— Northwestern 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.
Gallon
$16.00
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)

