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Ocotillo, Fouquieria

Fouquierialeonilae

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Genus

Fouquieria (foo-KWEER-ree-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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Minime8484

Chandler, AZ (Zone 9b) | January 2009 | positive

Beautiful, open branching Fouquieria. Does well in pots - mine has even bloomed while potted. Inflorescences typically long & spicate, ...Read More

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