©2001-06
Photo by Ken Gilliland
Galvezia speciosa
Island Bush Snapdragon
Form:
Shrub
Growth habit:
Arching shrub
Size:
3' h x 5' w
Deciduous:
Evergreen
Flowering Season:
Spring and Summer
Growth Rate:
Medium
Flower Color:
Red
Hardiness:
to 35 degrees F
Exposure:
Sun to Partial Sun
Cultural Uses:
RED "1B" 2-2-2
CNPS listed as "Endangered"
Soil Moisture:
Dry to Semi-dry
Soil Type:
Sandy or rocky
CNPS Status:
Not Listed
Family:
Scropulariaceae
Distribution:
Santa Barbara Island, San Clemente Island, Santa Catalina Island, Guadalupe Island.
Habitat:
Rocky cliffs, canyons, rocky coastal scrub. Elevation: below 900 meters.
Wildlife Value:
Hummingbirds collect nectar from the flowers. It's dense foliage covers excellent cover from predators.
Description:
Use as groundcover or to cover a fence. Glossy leaves. Hummers love it. Endangered in a portion of its range. Rare outside California.
