Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery Learn why plants and animals

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Tolerates heavy soils

Notable for its deep red bark and large clusters of pink flowers

Sharp spines make this an excellent barrier plant

Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Vaccinium ovatum 'Indian's Wanderer' Common Name Indian's Wanderer CA Huckleberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Part Sun

Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery Learn why plants and animalsNative 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