Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
AMMI majus
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Esperanza
बिशप निराना
In German
Esperanza
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Esperanza
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Esperanza
biznaga
In Greek
Esperanza
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Esperanza
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Esperanza
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Esperanza
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Tecoma
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Esperanza and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Esperanza and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Esperanza and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Esperanza and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Esperanza and Bishop's Weed
Care of Esperanza and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.