Jacobinia chrysostephana

Also Known As

Justicia chrysostephana
Golden Crown Jacobinia
Orange Flame Justicia
Yellow Crowned Justicia

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-11

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Jacobinia chrysostephana plant details

Jacobinia chrysostephana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jacobinia chrysostephana

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jacobinia chrysostephana

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large rounded clusters of 2" orange-yellow tubular flowers sit like golden crowns atop the large rich green tropical foliage of this rare beautiful tropical. Easy and rewarding, the Golden Crown Jacobinia flowers throughout the year creating a small herbaceous plant to about 2' high and wide. Excellent for hummingbirds! An excellent choice for a warm shaded patio as a specimen plant or in mixed containers.Provide the Orange Flame Justicia with high light or early morning sun for the richest foliage color. It will tolerate more sun than that particularly in more northerly latitudes. This is an easy to grow tropical plant if provided with a rich fertile soil and average water. Orange Flame may be a root hardy perennial in mild winter climates like many of it's cousins but should be trialed first.