Mexican Bird of Paradise Seeds - Caesalpinia mexicana
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Plant description: The Mexican Bird of Paradise is a hardy desert plant to 20 degrees F. This plant can either grow as a bush or be trained into a small tree. At various times throughout the year a gorgeous stalk of bright yellow flowers emerges, adding show stopping color to your arid landscape.
Size (HXW): 15 Ft X 15 Ft
USDA Hardiness zones: 9, 10
Sun requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Infrequent deep watering in well-draining soil
Bloom period: Spring and Summer, yellow flowers
Planting and growing information: Seeds. Very easy to grow. You'll often find these seedlings popping up in random parts of the garden from the mature plant. When the seeds are ready, they burst out of the pod and make a popping noise in your yard.