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    • Photo of Pachystachys coccinea flower by Almost Eden

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    Pachystachys coccinea

    Also Known As

    • Justicia coccinea
    • Brazilian Plume
    • Cardinal's Guard
    • Giant Red Justicia

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Pachystachys coccinea plant details

    Pachystachys coccinea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red 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 Pachystachys coccinea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 FT - 3 FT - wide, 0 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachystachys coccinea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Huge scarlet pine-cone-like blooms to 8 inches long are borne in summer atop the large deep green tropical foliage. An unusually large-growing variety.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Pachystachys coccinea plant

    How to Grow Pachystachys coccinea

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Pachystachys lutea

    aka Justicia lutea, Golden Candle, Golden Shrimp Plant, Lollipop Plant, Yellow Shrimp Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pachystachys lutea flower, foliage, form by Matt Wade
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