Peregrina

Peregrina

Scientific Name

Jatropha integerrima

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

9b to 11

This plant is not native to Florida.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

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

UF IFAS Ext FFL