Mexican Orange
Choisya dumosa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rutaceae
- Genus:
- Choisya
- Species:
- Choisya dumosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Androgeus Swallowtail (Papilio androgeus), Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes), Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio anchisiades)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus), Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers dry conditions