Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Size:1G ne Western Transverse Ranges

ne Western Transverse Ranges

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Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Size:1G ne Western Transverse RangesNative to the Sonoran desert, chuparosa is great shrub for low desert gardens. This beautiful, multi stemmed shrub has numerous yellow flowers in spring and early summer. Plant is usually leafless while in bloom. Hummingbirds love it. Plant Characteristics Family Name Acanthaceae Species Name Justicia californica (yellow form) Common Name Yellow Chuparosa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast