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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

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) — rounded form that can be kept more compact through regular pruning.<br><br>Its glossy; note: its sap is toxic if ingested
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 112
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Note: its sap is toxic if ingested; provide an attractive backdrop for the star of the show - the small yet striking
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet with a spread of equally 5 to 8 feet when mature
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — making it a favored choice for ornamental gardens in warmer climates; typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet, image 109
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — shrub for full; peregrina can serve as a captivating accent plant or hedging specimen within a garden design, image 100
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina (Jatropha integerrima) is a vibrant tropical shrub reaching heights of 5-8 ft; preferring full sun and, image 51
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina displays a densely branched; shrub with red blooms, image 61
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — It is moderately drought-tolerant once established; it's essential to note its preference for full sun to partial shade and
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — it should be positioned away from areas frequented by pets and children
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Preferring full sun and well-drained soil, it's perfect for accenting garden spaces or as a hedge; shrub for full
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Note: its sap is toxic if ingested; provide an attractive backdrop for the star of the show - the small yet, image 56
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Situate these plants in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11 for best performance; drought-tolerant once established, image 94
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 79
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — provide an attractive backdrop for the star of the show - the small yet striking star-shaped red flowers, image 139
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — It is moderately drought-tolerant once established
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Situate these plants in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11 for best performance; drought-tolerant once established, image 119
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance; is an evergreen shrub native to Cuba and the West Indies
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — it blooms year-round in warm climates; but requires regular watering during its growing seasons for optimal, image 128
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — provide an attractive backdrop for the star of the show - the small yet striking star-shaped red flowers, image 114
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — which are lobed or ovate in shape, image 88
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina contains toxic compounds; hence
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — pointed leaves and clusters of bright red; peregrina displays a densely branched, image 52
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — shrub with red blooms; these blooms appear year-round but are especially profuse during the summer months, image 74
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