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 Notes: |
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