Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens

Ocotillo is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep.

Where to use it in a border

At around 360 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 240 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 8a to 11b and rated H4 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Ocotillo's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Angelita Daisyto edge in front
• Autumn Sageto edge in front
• Aztec Lilyto edge in front
• Black Daleato edge in front
• Blackfoot Daisyto edge in front
• Chihuahuan Sageto edge in front

Garden styles

Modern Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)