Family: Fouquieriaceae
Genus: Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh) (Info)
Species: formosa (for-MOH-suh) (Info)
Category:
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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