Botanical Name: Galvezia speciosa
Common Name: Island bush snapdragon
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Sprawling, spreading, almost formless shrub which climbs and leans into other plants without disciplined pruning; can become a fountain-like arching plant
Height 3 to 5'
Spread 3 to 5'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun to part shade
Soil tolerates most any soil with good drainage
Hardiness some frost (zones 14 - 24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly elliptical to 1" long, 1/2" across, oppositely arranged; blue-green color with smooth surfaces
Flowers scarlet-red, tubular about 1" long, blooms nearly continuously during spring, summer and fall
Fruit tiny woody capsule
 
Propagation:
cuttings at any time
 
Usage:
drought tolerant filler mixed with other natives, reliable source of red color throughout the year, large plant for rustic landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering very drought tolerant when established, dry season watering is generally unnecessary
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time
Pruning head back frequently to control size
Pests/Diseases none
Special Conditions/Other tolerates heavy pruning
 
Origin: California Channel Islands
Family: Scrophulariaceae

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