Justicia californica
HUMMINGBIRD BUSH, CHUPAROSA HONEYSUCKLE
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
1.8m

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Flowers: red or yellow

Flowering Time: early spring, late autumn to late winter

Leaves: mid green
 
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Justicia californica
HUMMINGBIRD BUSH, CHUPAROSA HONEYSUCKLE
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
1.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: red or yellow

Flowering Time: early spring, late autumn to late winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird






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