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Island Bush Snapdragon

Gambelia Speciosa

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Overview

The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a vibrant evergreen shrub, native to California's Channel Islands. Flourishing in full sun, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and width, presenting tubular, vivid red-orange flowers, which attract hummingbirds, from spring to fall. This drought-tolerant species requires well-drained soil and minimal water once established, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens in USDA zones 7-10. Its resilience suits various landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — which attract hummingbirds
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a vibrant evergreen shrubIsland Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a captivatingIsland Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — with a slightly wider spread of 4 to 6 feetIsland Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — red flowers in the gardenIsland Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — this resilient plant offers lush foliage and vivid floral displaysIsland Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — provided they offer good drainage+42

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — which attract hummingbirds
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a vibrant evergreen shrub
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — The Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia speciosa) is a captivating
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — with a slightly wider spread of 4 to 6 feet
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — red flowers in the garden
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — this resilient plant offers lush foliage and vivid floral displays
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — provided they offer good drainage
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — it reaches 3-5 feet in height and width
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — which attract hummingbirds; red flowers in the garden
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — present a deep green hue that contrasts strikingly with the fiery red tubular flowers
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — attractive to pollinators
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — which span about 1 to 2 inches in length
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens in USDA zones 7-10; this resilient plant offers lush foliage
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — An ideal choice for a water-wise garden design
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — particularly thriving on the Channel Islands
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — native to California's Channel Islands; an ideal choice for a water-wise garden design
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — native to California's Channel Islands
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — It exhibits moderate growth
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — and while occasional pruning encourages bushier growth and more prolific blooming
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — This drought-tolerant species requires well-drained soil and minimal water once established
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — evergreen shrub native to California
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — the Island Bush Snapdragon offers a low-fuss option with high visual and ecological impact
Island Bush Snapdragon (Gambelia Speciosa) — Gambelia speciosa is drought-tolerant post-establishment and adapts well to various soil types
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