Known commonly as Chuparosa or Hummingbird Bush  or by its scientific synonym Beloperone californica  this plant is certainly well loved by the hummingbirds!  A deciduous bush that does well in desert conditions  it would be a great addition to any desert or dry coastal garden.  Chuparosa blazes with color in spring and summer  covered with enticing red tubular flowers.  This mounding shrub has small  oval gray-green leaves and needs well-draining  rocky soil. The overall height and width of the bush reaches between 4 and 6 feet.  Watering needs range from very low to drought tolerant.  ?Chuparosa? is Spanish for ?hummingbird?  and the sweet  nectar filled flowers are a magnet to many kinds of wildlife  including butterflies  hummingbirds  and other small birds.