Shrub
Jatropha
Jatropha integerrima
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
StandardJatropha integerrimaBushJatropha integerrimaInt CompactaJatropha integerrimaMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$24.95
#2MonroviaFrom$54.95
3 galFrom$14.95
#5MonroviaFrom$89.95
7 galFrom$44.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
About Jatropha
Peregrina or spicy jatropha (Jatropha integerrima) is a fast-growing tropical evergreen shrub or small tree from Cuba and Hispaniola, blooming nearly year-round with vivid clusters of star-shaped red to coral-pink flowers beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds. It is drought tolerant and thrives in NE Florida's heat and sun; protect from hard freezes as plants are marginal in zone 9b. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Year-round
- Flower Color
- Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. May lose some foliage in cold snaps.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade but bloom production is significantly reduced. In NE Florida, full sun exposure promotes the nearly year-round flowering that makes this plant a landscape standout.
Water
Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during establishment. Requires excellent drainage — does not tolerate soggy soil. Reduce watering in winter months to help harden the plant against occasional cold snaps.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in well-drained sandy to loamy Florida soils; does not tolerate wet feet. Fertilize with a balanced palm/tropical shrub fertilizer 2–3 times per year during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen, which can reduce flowering.
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Common questions
Is Jatropha a good plant for St. Augustine?
Jatropha is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 8-15 feet × 6-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.