About Chuparosa
- Plant Family: Acanthaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height by Width: 3-4' H x 3-4' W
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-deciduous
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining, rocky
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to infrequent
- Cold Hardy to: 25 F
- Flower Season: Spring/Summer
- Flower Color: Red
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: Western Peninsular Range (San Diego River east of Wildcat Canyon), Sonoran Desert
- Natural Habitat: Dry sandy or rocky soils, especially washes below 2,400'