Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Tree Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae

Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Artemisia cultivar Common Name Sagebrush cultivar Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

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

Discovered by David Douglas in the 1830's and introduced into the nursery trade in 1850 (Fross)

Justicia californica (Yellow form) - Chuparosa (Plant) Tree Plant Characteristics Family Name AsteraceaeNative 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