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Justicia fulvicoma

Mexican Chuparosa

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.