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    • Photo of Justicia brandegeeana flower by Almost Eden

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    Justicia brandegeeana

    Also Known As

    • Beloperone guttat
    • Drejerella guttat
    • Justicia brandegeana
    • False Hope
    • Red Shrimp Plant
    • Shrimp Bush
    • Shrimp Plant

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Justicia brandegeeana plant details

    Justicia brandegeeana is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer burgundy, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia brandegeeana

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy, red and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia brandegeeana

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Studded with golden bronze, shrimp-like sheaves from which protrude small, gaping white flowers, this everblooming container plant has found a place in American horticulture for decades. It's a fast grower with an upright statue which responds well to a hard pruning. Also blooms easily under varying light conditions.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Justicia brandegeana has shrimp-like golden lime colored bracts with bright red flowers. Likes bright indirect light, a great houseplant.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Maroon and white 1" tubular blooms arch from a spike of reddish-maroon bracts. An upright to sprawling perennial becoming full and dense with age.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Justicia brandegeeana plant

    How to Grow Justicia brandegeeana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red
      • burgundy

    • 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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