Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone

Justicia Californica

Design with this plant

Overview

Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is a vibrant Southwestern native shrub, typically reaching 3-4 feet high and wide. Adorned with tubular red flowers year-round, it's a hummingbird haven. This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 8-11, prefers full sun, and tolerates drought, making it ideal for water-wise gardens. Its minimalistic green stems are leafless most of the year, highlighting the blossoms and making it a focal point in xeriscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is a vibrant Southwestern native shrub

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — typically reaching 3-4 feet high and wide

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Adorned with tubular red flowers year-round, it's a hummingbird haven

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 8-11

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — making it ideal for water-wise gardens

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Its minimalistic green stems are leafless most of the year

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — highlighting the blossoms and making it a focal point in xeriscapes

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (21)

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is a vibrant Southwestern native shrub

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — typically reaching 3-4 feet high and wide

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Adorned with tubular red flowers year-round, it's a hummingbird haven

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — This low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 8-11

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — making it ideal for water-wise gardens

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Its minimalistic green stems are leafless most of the year

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — highlighting the blossoms and making it a focal point in xeriscapes

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — making an excellent choice for a drought-tolerant landscape design

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — rose-hued flowers that attract hummingbirds.<br><br>Typically

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — this deciduous shrub reaches sizes of 2 to 4 feet in height and a similar width of 2 to 4 feet

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — depending on environmental conditions

$Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — The Chuparosa\'s foliage presents as narrow$

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — offering a stark yet harmonious contrast to its red or orange flowers

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — These inflorescences burst forth from the leaf axils primarily during spring

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — but under ideal circumstances and in milder climates

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — it can bloom sporadically throughout the year.<br><br>For landscape designers

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — it is essential to recognize that the Chuparosa thrives in full sun exposure and prefers well-draining

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Minimal supplemental water is necessary once established, as this plant is well-adapted to arid conditions

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Hardiness zones for this species are 9 through 11

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — Incorporating mulch around the plant will help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth

Chuparosa, Calif. Beloperone (Justicia Californica) — along with its ability to attract pollinators like hummingbirds

Related plants

Mexican Honeysuckle (Justicia Spicigera) — evergreen shrub reaching heights of 2-4 feet with an equal spread

Mexican Honeysuckle

Justicia Spicigera

Full · Zones 8–11

Mexican Bluebell (Ruellia Simplex) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching heights and spreads of 2-3 feet

Mexican Bluebell

Ruellia Simplex

Full · Zones 8–11

Orange Clock Vine (Thunbergia Gregorii) — fast-growing perennial with striking orange flowers resembling open-faced clocks

Orange Clock Vine

Thunbergia Gregorii

Full · Zones 9–11

Shrimp Plant (Justicia Brandegeeana) — commonly known as Shrimp Plant

Shrimp Plant

Justicia Brandegeeana

Half · Zones 9–11

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

Bear's Breech

Acanthus Mollis

Deep Shade · Zones 8–11

California Ruellia (Ruellia Californica) — is a resilient perennial shrub native to California's desert regions

California Ruellia

Ruellia Californica

Full · Zones 9–10