Justicia californica

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Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Sprawling shrub to 6' tall and wide. Moderate growth. Native on gravely washes and rocky slopes in lower areas of Sonoran Desert under 2500'. Usually leafless. Succulent green stems, small red tubular flowers. Full sun. Quite drought resistant but faster with some supplemental water.. Needs well drained site. Flowers Feb-May and Fall. Can be cold or drought deciduous. Hummers love it.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.