Justicia fulvicoma
Mexican Chuparosa
Description
A low growing compact shrub with lush green foliage and spikes of reddish orange flowers. Leaves are large, oval and pubescent. Flower clusters of tubular flowers stacked between reddish bracts spring and fall. Frost damage at 18F Filtered sun. Does require moderate irrigation. 1' x 2'
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.