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Canary Island Shrub

Isoplexis Canariensis

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Overview

The Canary Island Foxglove (Isoplexis canariensis) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. With an elegant growth habit, it reaches up to 3-4 feet high and spans 2-3 feet wide. This plant sports striking, tubular orange flowers, which bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting hummingbirds. Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and moderate water. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11. Ideal for adding a tropical flair to gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — The Canary Island Foxglove (Isoplexis canariensis) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — The Canary Island Foxglove (Isoplexis canariensis) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary IslandsCanary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — This plant sports strikingCanary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — which bloom from late spring to early summerCanary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and moderate waterCanary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — Ideal for adding a tropical flair to gardensCanary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — The Canary Island Foxglove+35

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Plantaginaceae

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Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — With an elegant growth habit, it reaches up to 3-4 feet high and spans 2-3 feet wide
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — The Canary Island Foxglove (Isoplexis canariensis) is an evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — This plant sports striking
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — which bloom from late spring to early summer
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade, and moderate water
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — Ideal for adding a tropical flair to gardens
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — The Canary Island Foxglove
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — scientifically known as Isoplexis canariensis
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — is a distinctive evergreen shrub that adds an exotic flair to any landscape design
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — Hailing from the Canary Islands
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — this showy plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads out 2 to 3 feet as well
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — The foliage is lance-shaped with a deep green
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — forming a striking backdrop for the plant's signature feature - its flowers.<br><br>From spring through summer
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — orange to rusty-red color
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — the Isoplexis canariensis produces tall spikes adorned with tubular blossoms that exhibit a warm
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — Each flower spike can grow to a length of 8 to 12 inches
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — creating a striking visual display.<br><br>Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — the Canary Island Foxglove thrives in full sun to partial shade
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — It prefers well-draining soil with a moderate amount of moisture
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — avoiding the extremes of dryness or waterlogging
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — When designing a landscape
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — provide regular watering during its active growth period and decrease frequency once established
Canary Island Shrub (Isoplexis Canariensis) — as the Isoplexis canariensis exhibits some drought tolerance

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