Justica californica (Chuparosa)
Botanical Information
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justica |
| Species | californica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Spread | 3.6 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rounded, twiggy evergreen shrub. |
| Propagation | Propagate by cuttings. |
| Cultivation | This shrub is drought tolerant, requiring little water but needs full sun exposure. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found naturally in rocky areas or sandy washes of the deserts in southwestern United States of America and northern Mexico. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are green, fuzzy and rounded. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are red or red-orange. |
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