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Gambelia speciosa (Showy greenbright)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Gambelia speciosa Nutt.

Showy greenbright, Island snapdragon

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family)

Synonyms: Galvezia speciosa

USDA Symbol: GASP10

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Almost a subshrub, being green-woody, this much-branched plant reaches 3 ft. in height and up to 5 ft. in width. It often trails out nearly flat, making an excellent ground cover. Triplets of leaves are bright green. Its best feature is the bright red, snapdragon-shaped flowers.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: Channel Islands, CA
Native Habitat: Rocky bluffs & canyons
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Relatively drought tolerant but appearance benefits from occasional summer waterings.

Propagation

Description: Propagate with stem cuttings or seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Seeds germinate without treatment.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Bibliography

Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Gambelia speciosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gambelia speciosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gambelia speciosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-02-21
Research By: TWC Staff

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