Jatropha (3 Gallon)

Jatropha – 3 Gallon
A bold burst of beauty that butterflies can’t resist

Our 3-gallon Jatropha is a sun-loving stunner that delivers vibrant red blooms nearly year-round in warm Southern climates. With clusters of starry flowers perched atop dark green foliage, this tropical favorite adds height, color, and pollinator magic to garden beds, patios, and landscape borders.

🌿 A Bit of History

Jatropha (Jatropha integerrima), also known as Peregrina or Spicy Jatropha, is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It’s long been valued for its medicinal properties and ornamental beauty. In the South, it’s become a favorite for butterfly gardens and tropical-inspired landscapes, thanks to its continuous blooms and tidy, shrub-like form.

☀️ Where It Grows Best

Jatropha thrives in:

• Full sun – 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily

• Well-drained soil

• Zones 9–11 (Can be overwintered indoors in cooler zones)

This beauty shines in both garden beds and large containers and can even be trained into a small patio tree.

✨ What It Means

Jatropha symbolizes energy, renewal, and life—thanks to its nonstop blooms and its irresistible draw for butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s the perfect plant to represent a vibrant home full of joy and movement.

🌼 Care Tips

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then reduce—Jatropha is drought-tolerant once mature.

• Fertilizing: Feed in spring and summer with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

• Pruning: Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourage fuller growth.

• Pests/Disease: Generally pest-free and low maintenance.

🌸 Pairs Beautifully With

Create a pollinator paradise by pairing your Jatropha with:

• Milkweed and Lantana for a butterfly buffet

• Purple Fountain Grass for contrasting texture

• Plumbago or Firebush for a bold tropical combo

• Dwarf Bottlebrush or Esperanza for hummingbird-friendly color layers

At Wrights Market, we believe every garden should have a little sparkle—and the Jatropha brings it in spades. With rich blooms that keep the pollinators coming and a shape that makes a striking statement, it’s a must-have for Southern gardeners who love a little drama with their elegance.

Available now in 3-gallon containers—shop online or stop by the cottage and let your garden come to life with color and charm.