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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) — Peregrina can serve as a captivating accent plant or hedging specimen within a garden design; peregrina (Jatropha, image 72
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — It is moderately drought-tolerant once established; it's essential to note its preference for full sun to, image 142
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina can serve as a captivating accent plant or hedging specimen within a garden design
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — These blooms appear year-round but are especially profuse during the summer months; pointed leaves and clusters, image 90
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — it should be positioned away from areas frequented by pets and children; situate these plants in USDA hardiness, image 96
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — but requires regular watering during its growing seasons for optimal growth and flowering
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina displays a densely branched
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — It is moderately drought-tolerant once established; it's essential to note its preference for full sun to, image 67
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — but requires regular watering during its growing seasons for optimal growth and flowering; red flowers in the, image 93
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina displays a densely branched; shrub with red blooms, image 136
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — it should be positioned away from areas frequented by pets and children; situate these plants in USDA hardiness, image 71
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — These blooms appear year-round but are especially profuse during the summer months
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — shrub for full
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina displays a densely branched; shrub with red blooms, image 111
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Situate these plants in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11 for best performance; drought-tolerant once established, image 144
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Note: its sap is toxic if ingested; provide an attractive backdrop for the star of the show - the small yet, image 106
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — making it a favored choice for ornamental gardens in warmer climates; typically reaching heights of 5 to 8 feet, image 84
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — Peregrina displays a densely branched; shrub with red blooms
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 54
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — red flowers in the garden; renowned for its vibrant floral display and its ease of care, image 73
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — it should be positioned away from areas frequented by pets and children; situate these plants in USDA hardiness, image 121
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 62
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — renowned for its vibrant floral display and its ease of care; it blooms year-round in warm climates
Peregrina (Jatropha Integerrima) — shrub for full; peregrina can serve as a captivating accent plant or hedging specimen within a garden design, image 150
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