Puerto Rico Manjack ⚠️ Threatened

Varronia rupicola

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Varronia
Species:
Varronia rupicola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained limestone soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid, rocky coastal areas