Versatile Landscape Use: Whether used as a standalone specimen, part of a mixed border, or in a container on your patio, the Jatropha Bush adds visual interest and vibrant color to any setting. It also works well as a privacy screen or hedge.
USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11: Suitable for warm climates, the Jatropha Bush thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10-11, ensuring reliable growth and flowering in appropriate regions.
Impressive Growth: This versatile shrub can reach up to 15 feet in height and spread if left untrimmed, making it a striking focal point in any garden. Its manageable size also makes it suitable for container gardening when regularly pruned.
Evergreen Foliage: Enjoy lush, dark green leaves year-round, providing a constant backdrop of greenery that complements the vivid blooms and enhances the overall appeal of your garden.
Stunning Year-Round Blooms: The Jatropha Bush (Jatropha integerrima), also known as the Peregrina or Spicy Jatropha, produces eye-catching clusters of vibrant red flowers year-round, providing continuous color and beauty to your garden or landscape.
Low Maintenance and Drought Tolerant: Ideal for busy gardeners, this hardy plant requires minimal care and is highly drought-tolerant once established, thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant red blooms of the Jatropha Bush draw butterflies and hummingbirds, encouraging a robust and varied garden ecosystem through the attraction of helpful pollinators.
Air-Purifying Qualities: In addition to its ornamental value, the Jatropha Bush helps purify the air, making it a beneficial addition to both indoor and outdoor environments.