Ashy Limberbush, Arizona Nettlespurge
Jatrophacinerea

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Jatropha (JAT-roh-fuh)
Species: cinerea (sin-EER-ee-uh)

Synonym:Jatropha canescens

Category
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds