Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Tree tolerates moderate foot traffic and

tolerates moderate foot traffic and is relatively drought-tolerant once established

All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed

Provides dappled shade in summer and light and warmth in winter

Plant Characteristics Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Malacothamnus fasciculatus var

Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Tree tolerates moderate foot traffic andNative 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