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Beloperone

Justicia californica

Beloperone
Photo: (c) Dan Vickers, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

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# Chuparosa for Your Garden

If you want to attract hummingbirds and bees to your yard, chuparosa is a real winner. This native shrub produces tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow that hummingbirds absolutely love. The blooms appear throughout the warm months, giving you season-long color and wildlife activity. It's a beautiful, low-maintenance plant that feels natural in any garden and truly earns its place.

Growing chuparosa is wonderfully simple. Plant it in a sunny spot with well-draining soil and water it regularly when it's first getting established. Once settled in, it becomes quite drought-tolerant and needs very little fussing. You can prune it gently to keep it tidy, but honestly, this shrub is forgiving and flexible. You'll have a thriving, hummingbird-filled corner of your garden in no time.

Native to 4 states