Ocotillo
Fouquieria splendens
Ocotillo offers a striking silhouette and attracts hummingbirds. Also try F. diguetti and F. macdougalii.
THE BASICS
Type: Succulent
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 10°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Sonoran, Chihuahuan, Mojave Deserts
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Slow
Mature Height: 12 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet
Mature Form: Strong vertical
FOLIAGE
Deciduous
Color: Medium green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Red to orange clusters
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Medium
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward