Succulents
Ocotillo
Fouquieria splendens
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Ocotillo offers a striking silhouette and attracts hummingbirds. Also try F. diguetti and F. macdougalii.
The Basics
Type: SucculentsSun: Full SunHardiness: 10°FWater: Very LowNative To: Sonoran, Chihuahuan, Mojave DesertsGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 12'Mature Width: 10'Mature Form: Strong verticalFoliage
DeciduousColor: Medium greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Birds hummingbirdsFlowers
Flower Color: Red, OrangeSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: MediumIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15683295702362242dd8.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward