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Justicia carnea
Also Known As
- Jacobinia carnea
- Brazilian Plume
- Flamingo Flower
- Jacobinia
- Pine-Bur Begonia
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 1'-6'
planting zones
- 8b-12
Justicia carnea plant details
Justicia carnea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Justicia carnea
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: acanthaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Justicia carnea
- USDA Zones: 8b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Justicia carnea
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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