Justicia californica |
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Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone |
Description
This sprawling dependable shrub grows to 6' tall and wide. It requires full sun for moderate growth and is drought resistant. It will grow faster with supplemental water but needs good drainage. Justicia has succulent green stems with small, red, tubularflowers that bloom February through May and then again in the fall. Hummingbirds flock to the blooms. This shrub can be cold and drought deciduous.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Bank, Background, Parkingstrip, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Massplanting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
