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Growth habit: Shrub (Source: USDA Plants)

Duration (Annual/Perennial): Perennial (Source: USDA Plants)

Family: Acanthaceae

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Bloom Color: Red , Orange , Yellow (Source: wildflower.org)

Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun (Source: wildflower.org)

USA: AZ , CA (Source: wildflower.org)

Native Distribution: S. AZ, s.e. CA & n.w. Mex. (Source: wildflower.org)

Native Habitat: Rocky, desert washes; 1000 to 4000 ft. (Source: wildflower.org)

Light Requirement: Sun (Source: wildflower.org)

Soil Moisture: Dry (Source: wildflower.org)

Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils. (Source: wildflower.org)

Conditions Comments: Does not take total desert drought, as it is native to desert washes. Will freeze to the ground but will usually grow back. (Source: wildflower.org)

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Native Sonoran shrub with vibrant tubular flowers irresistible to hummingbirds. Typically grows in a sprawling form, rather than upright. Drought deciduous but maintains most leaves throughout the year. Edible flowers and foliage, known to be eaten by local Native American tribes.