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    • Photo of Justicia aurea flower, foliage by Jeffdelonge

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    Justicia aurea

    Also Known As

    • Adhatoda umbrosa
    • Justicia umbrosa
    • Giant Yellow Justicia
    • Golden Plume
    • Yellow Jacobinia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Justicia aurea plant details

    Justicia aurea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia aurea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia aurea

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Huge, to 8" high, golden yellow pinecone-like blooms are borne in summer atop the large mid-green tropical foliage. An unusually large growing variety of Justicia. Known to be fully hardy in northern portions of USDA zones 8B.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Justicia aurea plant

    How to Grow Justicia aurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Justicia californica

    aka Chiparosa, Chuparosa, Hummingbird Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 12'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Justicia californica flower by Stan Shebs
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    Justicia candicans

    aka Arizona Water Willow, Red Justicia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Justicia candicans flower by Stan Shebs
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    Justicia fulvicoma

    aka Beloperone comosa, Beloperone fulvicoma, Mexican Plume, Orange Shrimp Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 4'-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Justicia fulvicoma flower by J.G. in SF
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    Justicia spicigera

    aka Firecracker Bush, Mexican Honeysuckle, Mohintli

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Justicia spicigera foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Justicia floribunda

    aka Jacobinia pauciflora, Justicia rizzinii, Libonia floribunda, Firecracker Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Justicia floribunda flower by Joshua McCullough
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