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Justicia
californica
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Chuparosa, Beloperone or Hummingbird
Bush |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Mounding, airy |
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Size: |
6' h x 6' w |
Deciduous: |
Semi-deciduous |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring-Summer |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Red |
Hardiness: |
To 25 degrees C |
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Exposure: |
Full sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy, rocky |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Acanthaceae |
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Distribution: |
Western Peninsular Range (San Diego
River east of Wildcat Canyon), Sonoran Desert |
Habitat: |
Dry sandy or rocky soils, especially
washes below 2,400' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees
collect nectar from flowers. Sparrows, finches and other bird eat
the flowers. |
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Description:
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Multi-stemmed shrub with numerous red
flowers. Hummingbirds love it. Great shrub for desert gardens. |
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