Gambelia speciosa
Island Bush Snapdragon
Description
Island Snapdragon is an evergreen perennial that grows from 2'-3' high and 3'-5' across with red spring and summer flowers. In coastal areas, this plant acts as a ground cover. It can spill over a retaining wall or a hillside. Looks great in containers. This plant needs partial shade in hot inland areas. It tolerates clay, loam, rocky or sandy soil, thus making it a versatile plant in many areas. It is a California native that is drought tolerant but will look better with additional summer water. It attracts hummingbirds in a big way.. Prune in winter so it is not so woody. Fast growing.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.