This surprise plant is growing in the worst soil near my house. What is it?

Melinda: HOW TO PROBLEM-SOLVE

Your mystery plant is commonly known as yellow devil’s claw or unicorn plant

(Proboscidea lutea). locations in deserts, thus it’s tolerant to

hot, dry growing conditions. The flowers develop into unique 4-inch-long seedpods that split and resemble claws. These often hitch rides on animals, helping spread the

If a plant you’ve had for years is suddenly not growing well, check if its growing conditions have changed. A mature tree may be casting more shade, or an especially rainy season can affect how well established plants grow and bloom.