Quick answer: Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Dry, rocky soils |
| Bloom | Mar-Jun |
| Height | Up to 6 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts hummingbirds, linnets/sparrows eat nectar-filled flower bases |
Berries poisonous if eaten in large quantities.
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 04 Nov 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 04 Nov 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Chuparosa
Where is Chuparosa native?
Chuparosa (Justicia californica) is native to Arizona. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Chuparosa bloom?
Chuparosa blooms Mar-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Chuparosa need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Dry, rocky soils. Mature height: Up to 6 ft.
Is Chuparosa good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts hummingbirds, linnets/sparrows eat nectar-filled flower bases.
Is Chuparosa deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Chuparosa is drought-tolerant.
Is Chuparosa toxic?
Berries poisonous if eaten in large quantities.
Where can I buy Chuparosa?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 04 Nov 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Justicia californica by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Chuparosa.
- Fairy duster Calliandra eriophylla
- Parry's penstemon Penstemon parryi
- Anderson wolfberry Lycium andersonii
- Saguaro Carnegiea gigantea
- Candy barrel cactus (fishhook barrel) Ferocactus wislizeni
- American century plant Agave americana
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