Fouquieria

Fouquieriaformosa

Genus
Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh)
Species
formosa (for-MOH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
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)
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
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Bostonia, California

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neutral
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Larger Ocotillo-type plant with olive green trunk color covered with papery, peeling bark. Leaves small and deep green (not sure if deci...Read More

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