Ocotillo
Fouquieria splendens
Iconic desert ocotillo with wand-like spiny stems and blazing red tip blooms after rain. Leafs out with moisture, drops leaves in drought.
Landscape use
Desert gardens, living fences, xeriscape specimens, habitat plantings.
Care
Full sun, perfect drainage, almost no irrigation once established. Plant high and dry. Spiny — site away from paths.