With its arching succulent leaves and abundance of bright red (sometimes yellow) flowers, this plant is a beautiful showstopper to any desert garden. Chuparosa is a semi-evergreen deciduous shrub and is prolific at self-seeding in arid desert environments. The red tubular flowers provide plenty of nectar and pollen, making it a hotspot for pollinators and wildlife.
Justicia californica (Chuparosa)
Justicia californica
Chuparosa
With its arching succulent leaves and abundance of bright red (sometimes yellow) flowers, this plant is a beautiful showstopper to any desert garden. Chuparosa is a semi-evergreen deciduous shrub and is prolific at self-seeding in arid desert environments. The red tubular flowers provide plenty of nectar and pollen, making it a hotspot for pollinators and wildlife.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Red |
| Flower Season | Spring |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 3-4ft |
| Spread | 3-4ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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