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Fouquieria fasciculata

Also Known As

  • Cantua fasciculata

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-15'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Fouquieria fasciculata plant details

Fouquieria fasciculata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fouquieria fasciculata

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: fouquieriaceae, polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fouquieria fasciculata

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Fouquieria fasciculata plant

How to Grow Fouquieria fasciculata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'

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Zones

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Width: 6'-12'

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Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 30'-50'

Width: 5'-7'

  • sun
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Zones

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Size

Height: 30'

Width: 10'

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