Compact Spicy Jatropha
Jatropha integerrima 'Compacta'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Berridge Nursery, Inc.
4647 E. Camelback Rd Phoenix AZ 85018
- Arcadia Color Garden
1828 N. 52nd Street Phoenix AZ 85008
- Lowe's
16285 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale AZ 85260
- Lowe's
777 East Baseline Road Tempe AZ 85283
| Botanical Pronunciation | JAT-roh-fuh in-teg-er-EE-muh |
|---|---|
| Lore | It is called peregrina in Latin America where its famed for blooming year around in the tropics. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide; slightly taller with age. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Makes an exceptional privacy screen hedge whether sheared or left natural to bloom. Great for blocking unsightly views and buffering street noise. Use as a background for outdoor living spaces, art and fountains. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside, Specimen, Topiary, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago); Lantana (Lantana);Canna (Canna) |
Grows easily in a wide range of soils, provided it is well-drained. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Protect from frost; may be overwintered indoors in colder zones. Feed before new growth begins in spring. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant