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    • Photo of Justicia californica flower by Stan Shebs

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    Justicia californica

    Also Known As

    • Chiparosa
    • Chuparosa
    • Hummingbird Bush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Justicia californica plant details

    Justicia californica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia californica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia californica

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Justicia californica plant

    How to Grow Justicia californica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Dicliptera squarrosa

    aka Dicliptera sericea, Dicliptera sericea, Dicliptera suberecta, Jacobina suberecta, Justicia suberecta, Firecracker Flower, Hummingbird Flower, Hummingbird Plant, King's Crown, Uraguayan Firecracker Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 20"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dicliptera squarrosa flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Justicia candicans

    aka Arizona Water Willow, Red Justicia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Justicia candicans flower by Stan Shebs
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    Justicia fulvicoma

    aka Beloperone comosa, Beloperone fulvicoma, Mexican Plume, Orange Shrimp Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 4'-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Justicia fulvicoma flower by J.G. in SF
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    Justicia spicigera

    aka Firecracker Bush, Mexican Honeysuckle, Mohintli

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Justicia spicigera foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Justicia floribunda

    aka Jacobinia pauciflora, Justicia rizzinii, Libonia floribunda, Firecracker Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Justicia floribunda flower by Joshua McCullough
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