Justicia betonica

Also Known As

Justicia pallidior
Paper Plume
Squirrel's Tail
White Shrimp Plant

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Justicia betonica plant details

Justicia betonica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia betonica

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia betonica

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White Shrimp-Squirrel's Tail - Paper Plume - White Candles. A very rare topical. Branch tips produce 6" upright flower spikes of green veined white bracts from which peek small pinkish flowers. Blooming from winter thru spring and occasionally thereafter. Likes bright indirect sunlight. Hardy in zone 10-11, growing 24-30 inches tall and 12-30 inches wide. Quite unusual.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Soft pink tubular blooms emerge from the spike of white calyxes which have detailed green veining. The blooms are borne continuously from late spring to fall. Creates a dense full plant once mature.