This sprawling, open shrub is native to gravelly washes and rocky slopes of the Sonoran Desert at elevations under 2500 feet. It is usually leafless, with succulent green stems. Small, showy red tubular flowers occur from spring to fall, and are irresistible to hummingbirds. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
Justicia californica (Chuparosa)
Justicia californica
Beloperone, Hummingbird Bush, Chuparosa, Beloperone californica
This sprawling, open shrub is native to gravelly washes and rocky slopes of the Sonoran Desert at elevations under 2500 feet. It is usually leafless, with succulent green stems. Small, showy red tubular flowers occur from spring to fall, and are irresistible to hummingbirds. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 3' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 5' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Hedges and Screens, Rain Gardens |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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