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Chuparosa
Mexican Evening Primrose
Chuparosa

Common name:Chuparosa
Botanical name:Justicia californica

Sprawling shrub grows to 4' x 4'. Moderate growth rate. Usually leafless. Succulent green stems, small orange to red tubular flowers. Full sun. Quite drought resistant but grows faster with some supplemental water. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

Mexican Evening Primrose

Common name:Mexican Evening Primrose
Botanical name:Oenothera speciosa

Perennial grows to 12" x 3'. Profuse pink crepe-paper flowers bloomspring through fall. With adequate water it will remain in flower all summer. Will go dormant without water. With onset of cold weather, leaves will turn red. Spring cut back will improve appearance. Birds like seeds. Attracts hummingbirds. Thrives in sunny dry areas on unimproved well drained soil

Designer: Aviva Tirosh

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Photographer: Christina Bickelmann

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.