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Peregrina

Jatropha Integerrima

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Overview

Peregrina (Jatropha integerrima) is a vibrant tropical shrub reaching heights of 5-8 ft, with a spread of 3-5 ft. Known for its glossy, pointed leaves and clusters of bright red, star-shaped flowers, it blooms year-round in warm climates. Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's perfect for accenting garden spaces or as a hedge. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance. Note: its sap is toxic if ingested.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet with a spread of equally 5 to 8 feet when mature; it is moderately, image 85
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — making it a favored choice for ornamental gardens in warmer climates; typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet, image 134Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — These blooms appear year-round but are especially profuse during the summer months; pointed leaves and clusters, image 115Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — but requires regular watering during its growing seasons for optimal growth and flowering; red flowers in the, image 143Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — pointed leaves and clusters of bright red; peregrina displays a densely branched, image 77Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet with a spread of equally 5 to 8 feet when mature; it is moderately, image 135Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — renowned for its vibrant floral display and its ease of care; it blooms year-round in warm climates, image 58+163

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet with a spread of equally 5 to 8 feet when mature; it is moderately, image 85
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — making it a favored choice for ornamental gardens in warmer climates; typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet, image 134
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — These blooms appear year-round but are especially profuse during the summer months; pointed leaves and clusters, image 115
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — but requires regular watering during its growing seasons for optimal growth and flowering; red flowers in the, image 143
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — pointed leaves and clusters of bright red; peregrina displays a densely branched, image 77
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet with a spread of equally 5 to 8 feet when mature; it is moderately, image 135
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — renowned for its vibrant floral display and its ease of care; it blooms year-round in warm climates, image 58
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance; is an evergreen shrub native to Cuba and the, image 80
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — red flowers in the garden
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's perfect for accenting garden spaces or as a hedge; shrub for full, image 104
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — red flowers in the garden; renowned for its vibrant floral display and its ease of care
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — it's essential to note its preference for full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; making it a favored, image 66
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — is an evergreen shrub native to Cuba and the West Indies; it should be positioned away from areas frequented by pets and
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — rounded form that can be kept more compact through regular pruning.<br><br>Its glossy; note: its sap is toxic if, image 137
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — but requires regular watering during its growing seasons for optimal growth and flowering; red flowers in the, image 68
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina can serve as a captivating accent plant or hedging specimen within a garden design; peregrina (Jatropha
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Situate these plants in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11 for best performance
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet with a spread of equally 5 to 8 feet when mature; it is moderately, image 110
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — rounded form that can be kept more compact through regular pruning.<br><br>Its glossy
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — These blooms appear year-round but are especially profuse during the summer months; pointed leaves and clusters, image 65
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — shrub with red blooms
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Note: its sap is toxic if ingested; provide an attractive backdrop for the star of the show - the small yet, image 81
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina contains toxic compounds; hence; rounded form that can be kept more compact through regular, image 120
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina contains toxic compounds; hence; rounded form that can be kept more compact through regular, image 70
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