Peregrina
Scientific Name
Jatropha integerrima
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
9b to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Peregrina grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Toxic
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
- Trees - Small
Plant Shape
- Spreading
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Peregrina is Evergreen
Spread
5-10 feet
Height
8-15 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Flower Color
- Red
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Scarlet, year-round flowers; poisonous; susceptible to pests and disease; sensitive to frost. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: mites and scales | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
