Galvezia juncea, Gambelia juncea 'Gran Canon', Island Snapdragon

Island Snapdragon

A vine-like native to the Channel Islands.  This fast growing perennial can reach up to six feet tall and ten feet wide.  Red trumpet flowers bloom in the spring through fall.  

Plant with: Santa Cruz Island Ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus ssp. asplenifolius), Island Live Oak (Quercus tometella), Tree Poppy (Dendromecon harfordii), Island Bristleweed (Hazardia detonsa), Redflower Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens), Catalina Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii), and Giant Coreopsis (Leptosyne gigantea). Other chaparral and sage scrub companions include California Encelia (Encelia californica), California Sagebrush (Artemisia californica), Bladderpod (Peritoma arborea), and Ceanothus spp

- Part shade

- Tolerates a variety of soils

- Water up to twice a month once established

- Attracts butterflies, birds and hummingbirds

- Hardy up to 30 degrees

- Native to California