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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 2 - 4 feet
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Maroon-red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant

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Common names
  • Bee Plant
  • California Figwort
  • California Bee Plant

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Location: California
Date: April 2023
Location: California
Date: April 2023
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-04-04
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-04-03
San Elijo Lagoon
Comments:
  • Posted by Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Aug 16, 2019 11:01 AM concerning plant:
    Native in the Pacific NW, from British Columbia to southern California. May be used medicinally to reduce inflammations or as a diuretic. The leaves may be rubbed on the skin to reduce eczema, itching, psoriasis, or other rashes. Tiny brownish purple flowers attract pollinators and hummingbirds. Host plant for checkerspot larvae.

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