🌿 Yellow Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis
This fast-growing evergreen shrub is covered in clusters of bright golden-yellow tubular flowers nearly year-round, making it a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to South Africa
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade for the heaviest bloom
💧 Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly while young
📏 Size: Matures to 6-10 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers nearly continuously throughout the year
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for hedges, screens, and hummingbird gardens
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, then feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone to keep the blooms coming.