Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Tree Provides dappled shade in summer

Provides dappled shade in summer and light and warmth in winter

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Baja CA Natural Habitat Meadows

nw Mexico Natural Habitat Along streams

Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Tree Provides dappled shade in summerNative 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