shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 10b
A deciduous California native shrub with maroon-red flowers that emit a spicy fragrance from late spring through early summer. It grows as a multi-stemmed spreading shrub and prefers moderate water in well-drained soil.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–9′ tall × 6–12′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 6aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California (Sierra Nevada foothills and coastal ranges)
Native to: California
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars; plants are typically grown from seed or cuttings of wild material, maintaining the species characteristics.
